…to participate in ABC activities. “Several of our board members also served on committees. That’s where they started, committees and workgroups. I think it’s just a great opportunity for anyone…
Heat Wave Crosses US
A heat wave is moving across the country. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. By filmfoto/DepositPhotos image…
Almond Matters: Managing Mites Before Populations They ‘Explode’
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., warmer temperatures put additional emphasis on the need for managing mites in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
Spotted Lanternfly (lycorma delicatula) infestations have caused Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture to issue a quarantine in certain counties to reduce the spread of the invasive species. Spotted lanternfly (SLF) egg…
National Homeowners Month
June is National Homeowners Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By WDGPhoto/DepositPhotos image President Biden has proclaimed June as National Homeowners Month. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill.” U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition,…
Cotton Condition Update
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the family of Malvaceae….
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the challenges for farmers despite modest improvements to California groundwater levels and new…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
…Sacramento River. However, the court disagreed and found that the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Sites project was legally adequate. Environmentalists expressed disappointment in the ruling, stating their intention…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
Supporting community wildfire defense efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Burning old dry grass on the farm. Flaming dry grass on a field. Forest fire. Stubble field…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
…subcommittee on commodities, risk management, and trade. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…of production and management systems. Key features include loans up to $100,000, repayment terms of 3-10 years, and robust technical assistance. The act addresses the significant start-up costs that new…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…to hatch the shrimp eggs, specifically testing management approaches to control pest populations. For the watergrass resistance research, conducted by rice farm advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest, she is seeking collaboration with…