…expected to be released in February 2024. Data collection is currently being led by some of the mid-western states, according to Hamer. The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Restaurant Landscape Changing in Rural America
…Research Service (ERS) recently examined the changing food-away-from-home landscape in nonmetropolitan counties between 1990 and 2019, with a focus on the most rural counties. As of 1990, full-service restaurants were…
Natural Gas May Get More Expensive in the Future
You may pay more for one type of energy in the future. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Jiří Fröhlich from Pixabay Natural gas is an…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, since 2001. Dr. Misra also was founding Director of the Iowa State’s Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. In 2012, Dr. Misra was…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…2022 highlights the value of voluntary conservation efforts. “Grassland CRP clearly demonstrates that agricultural productivity and conservation priorities can not only coexist but also complement and enhance one another,” USDA’s…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
Full allocations have been made for California water projects. After substantial rain and snow blanketed the state, reservoirs are nearing capacity. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing forecasted…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
The new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support to bolster rural broadband services. A total of $20 million is being invested in…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…USDA trade mission to the Netherlands with representatives from 41 agribusiness and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture. Courtesy USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…years to the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). The organization will assist small-scale growers overcome some of the barriers to implementing IPM practices. Limited access to resources and information…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…Stever Blattler said the flooding has impacted all aspects of dairy production. “From the ability to have rendering services picking up normal mortalities on the farm, to the ability to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-13-23
…conservation projects for California grazing lands and the latest Almond Update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said control might be more challenging this year due to weather conditions. “Wet springs that tend to saturate the ground and promote…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…us and farmers and ranchers certainly share the goal of caring for our natural resources – we depend on them for our livelihoods – all we’re asking for is a…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…than in other areas of the United States, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Data published Monday by ERS shows that in some counties in California and Texas, the…