A new strain of the fusarium wilt pathogen could become a substantial problem for strawberry growers. Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said the new…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) may have found a promising solution to combat Huanglongbing (HLB). The breakthrough comes from the ARS Crop Improvement and Genetics Research unit in…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…is sortable now. So, a grower can come to this page, they can select eligibility as a grower and it filters out the handler, the research, the utility districts, all…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
Taking a look at the projected growth for ag markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Business Research Company’s latest look into the growth of agricultural markets…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
…Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis to increase crop resistance to the virus. California Avocado Commission President Jeff Oberman said farmers are still going to need a bit…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
The results of a checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased milk and yogurt consumption and will be offered to more schools this fall. Research shows fruit smoothies are more popular…
Regional Obesity Comparisons Shift During Pandemic
…pandemic, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). From 2019 to March 2020, adult obesity rates ranged from a low of 36.7 percent in the West to the highest rate…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
Multiple entities are combining efforts to help address the threat of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…to expanding consumer markets and increasing research in critical areas of food safety. CDFA’s partnership with USDA on this program furthers the competitiveness of the specialty crop sector on the…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…HFP include food safety, chemical safety, along with food products derived from new agricultural innovations. Jones will work closely with the Office of Regulatory Affairs along with the Center for…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…campaign centers on fitness and exercise. The idea behind the campaign was to refocus on the U.S. market and highlight the nutritional value of almonds. “We are so excited to…
California Continues to Lead U.S. Peach Harvest
…comes to fresh, juicy peaches, California is by far the largest peach-producing state in the United States. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reports that last year, California’s harvest yielded 475,000…
Adult Obesity Rates Increased During First Year of Pandemic
If you gained a bit of weight during the pandemic, you weren’t alone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows…
Study Shows Gen Z’s Relationship with Food is Complicated
Gen Z is called the foodie generation, but recent research shows a darker side to their relationship with food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Becca…