…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
President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) into law on Thursday and has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. The legislation had just passed…
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
…activity. The pilot program will presumably expand the availability of agricultural workers, which will have a positive impact on food production and food security. USDA also noted that H-2A workers…
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…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…workers to enter into the muddy terrain. Beneficials are living organisms, so perishable. You need to release them in a fairly short window of time after receiving them from the…
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…