The climate and agricultural resilience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Karsten Würth on Unsplash The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing titled “The Role…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. Last week H.R. 7606,…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
Agricultural industry groups are raising concerns about a proposed rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule would require…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…be incorporated into agricultural operations. Listen to Hillman’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Mite-Resistant Honeybees
Honeybees that are pest resistant. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Pol-line honeybees, a type of Varroa mite-resistant honeybee developed by the Agricultural Research Service, are more than twice as…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…up to preserve the free flow of commerce among states to ensure consumers all over the nation have access to affordable, safe and wholesome food.” Several agricultural organizations, business groups,…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…in your community by nominating yourself, or another agricultural producer, to serve on your local FSA county committee.” Agricultural producers that are involved in an FSA program are eligible to…
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
…a painful toll at home and abroad. Ukrainian grain exports have collapsed, and Western sanctions limit Russian oil and fertilizer exports. Sidedressing nitrogen on 24 rows of corn in one…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…continue existing agricultural operations or develop new or expanded agricultural projects,” he said. “Changes can also affect the farmer’s ability to conduct ordinary agricultural activities such as plowing, planting, and…
National Pollinator Week Kicks Off
…more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually. We’re celebrating Pollinator Week all week…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Some estimates suggest we’ve lost out on more than $25 billion in agricultural exports.” President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt was in attendance at the…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
Funding to help new developments when it comes to plant pests. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) is a destructive agricultural pest in many…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…could serve as a framework for developing long-term shipping opportunities for the entire agricultural industry. “It’s through direct bookings with the carriers with the understanding that these are new options…