…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…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
More than 20 agricultural organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the business leaders point out…
Tea Tree Oil Applications in Agriculture
Using tea tree oil to fight agricultural problems. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Image by Deedster from Pixabay Tea tree oil is a home remedy for many things, everything…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…the food and agricultural supply chain. USDA points out that the food and agriculture industries contribute nearly $7 trillion to the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly one-fifth of all economic…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…on the agricultural sector. OSRA will implement a more regulated framework of authority on ocean carriers, limiting the imposition of detention and demurrage fees and prohibiting the refusal to provide…
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously estimated. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, said that more…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…of exports leaving the United States. “This is like a death knell in the markets that we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars if not more trying to open after…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…program that generates and sells credits for increased soil carbon, reduced greenhouse gases, and improved water quality. The credits represent verified environmental benefits created within agricultural value chains resulting from…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
…IHS Markit and Texas A&M University shows that public-private U.S. agricultural export market development programs remain highly effective. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…nomination is receiving a significant amount of support from a variety of industry groups. COURTESY: USDA “Expanding U.S. agricultural export opportunities requires all hands on deck,” said Jim Mulhern, President…