…answers ourselves. We would love to have agencies, like the UC extension service or other private industry companies, partnered with us along the way, because this is a collective effort….
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a report titled “U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.” Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply…
DWR ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After First 2023 Snow Survey
The first 2023 snow survey from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a strong start to the year. DWR reported that Phillips Station has a snow depth of…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…forth over water regulations threatens the progress made to responsibly manage natural resources and will make it more difficult for farmers and ranchers to ensure food security for families at…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…citrus breeding program at the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS) field station in Parlier. “The addition of the breeding facility in Parlier will make the ARS Citrus Program a truly…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…center, so we can discuss your vision for your land. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide you with free technical assistance and or advice. Don’t do it alone – USDA’s…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. 2022 Census of Agriculture Underway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuAtjWog2gM Why is the 2022 #AgCensus so important? Kevin Barnes, associate administrator of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service,…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…possibilities of biocontrol could lead to other important discoveries that will benefit growers. Wackers pointed out that natural solutions to agricultural issues should remain an important part of the conversation…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…and conservation programs have the potential to meaningfully assist dairy producers as they work to meet their 2050 environmental stewardship goals,” said NMPF president and CEO Jim Mulhern. “The Growing…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…relief initiatives, the program is committed to delivering food resources to people who need it most. Learn more at ChunkySacksHunger.com.” CVS Health. From now through December 31, 2022, CVS is…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. Administered in partnership with local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), the program…