Agricultural concerns were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns…
Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland
…This Land of Ours program here. Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…program. A total of $35.1 million in cooperative agreements is being issued through the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment program administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
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…
U.S. Railway Strike Looming
Reports are saying a U.S. railway strike is imminent after the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union voted last week against ratification of the National Tentative Agreement reached on September 15….
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…or FARMER Program, provides financial support to upgrade agricultural equipment. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said the FARMER program has been immensely successful. “It…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low
…across the Midwest. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
The State Water Resources Control Board has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
…to further exacerbate the drought conditions in California. A recent projection from the National Weather Service shows that at least half of California is expected to receive less-than-normal levels of…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…“““““““““““““ Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and…
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…
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
…awards will help rural people and businesses on Tribal lands. In 2022, the Department has announced $1.6 billion from the third round of ReConnect funding. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
…meat market. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….