…Sisk Dam, currently a 382-foot high earthfill embankment, is set to undergo a transformative 10-foot crest elevation. This strategic expansion, complementing an ongoing seismic safety enhancement project, is poised to…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…could lead to drier than normal conditions in parts of the Pacific Northwest. “We’ll have to keep an eye on the Columbia River basin and some of the smaller waterways…
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
There’s a new partnership for early detection of animal diseases. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s a new partnership among the nation’s animal health and biodefense facilities…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…Biden-Harris Administration, as evidenced by the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Under Secretary Taylor said in a press release. “Through this agribusiness trade mission, USDA is proud to support that partnership,…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…needs three years to transition to organic production,” she said. “That’s why it’s really important as we set out and launch the Transition to Organic Partnership Program that the program…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…co-organized through a partnership between the French non-profit association GOFAR, Western Growers, and the VINE/University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Beginning next year, all verified growers will be able…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…of how to support more resilient livestock systems and a healthier climate collectively.” The reduction research program will award competitive grants to universities with or without a private partnership, non-profit…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…three U.S. affiliated Pacific islands, and several Tribes through the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. “These investments arrive as cities across the country experience record-breaking heatwaves that have grave…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
Shining a spotlight on innovative startups in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…to expanding consumer markets and increasing research in critical areas of food safety. CDFA’s partnership with USDA on this program furthers the competitiveness of the specialty crop sector on the…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…announce this new partnership. It’s honestly the biggest campaign that the Almond Board has ever taken part in,” said Morin. “We are partnering with the one and only Hall of…
AFBF Partners with Escoffier
…to fork and help our members have the tools that they need to share their story and in doing so the story of agriculture.” Westergard says the partnership brings together…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is expanding their sustainability efforts with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding is being made available through USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
…and more than 2,400 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. National FFA Membership…