…and have negative economic impacts on the beef industry. Now, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…happening December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Listen to Roots’ interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers biodiesel playing a big role in California’s GHG drop, research to continue evaluating…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
A look at genetically engineered crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service says genetically engineered seeds were commercially introduced in the U.S. for major…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
…of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center Operational Prediction Branch, Jon Gottschalck said in a news release. The U.S. Drought Monitor notes that the states that appear to be most impacted by…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested…
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…Research Service found that following the change in standards, schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods and especially through USDA’s Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program….
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…the place to participate in this,” Youtsey noted. The first two days featured panel discussions and lightning talks highlighting some of the latest research in the area of automation and…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…opportunity to attend. “These events are going to kick off on November 3 in Orland, at the Success One Conference Center in Orland on November 3. Then we’re going to…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…highest when compared to values reported in research of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. The researchers wanted to better understand…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
Global food insecurity is rising. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service announced Tuesday shows global food insecurity increased by nearly ten…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount…