August first marks one of the original harvest festivals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alenika/DepositPhotos image Whether it’s Lughnasadh, Lammas, or Loaf Mass Day, August…
Additional Benefits of Nature
We may benefit more from nature than previously thought. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by JamesPintar/DepositPhotos image Trees and green spaces may do more for us…
Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy
Despite some challenges this year, the U.S. pork industry remains an important contributor to the nation’s economy. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), released its latest Economic Impact Report featuring new…
2025 Food Price Forecast
What will food prices hold for next year? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Daviles/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Department is out with its first food price…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…episode of the Almond Journey Podcast from the Almond Board of California. One critical component for growers to keep in mind is maximizing nutrient efficiency. “When we start talking about…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-18-24
On today’s show: a judge issues a restraining order against the water board in SGMA implementation. Plus, the decline in almond production expectation meets an increase in shipments. Tune in…
Almond Update: Crop Forecast Comes Down as Shipments Set a Record
Data from the Almond Objective Measurement Report indicates that the 2024 almond harvest is expected to yield 2.8 billion pounds. The estimate is down seven percent from the subjective crop…
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NewAfrica/DepositPhotos image This summer is the inauguration…
Study Continues on Advancing Carbon Markets
Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint concept Image by simpson33/DepositPhotos Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…to almonds, apples, avocado (California), citrus (Arizona, California, and Texas), figs, macadamia nuts, pears, prunes, and walnuts. Allow non-contiguous parcels of land that qualify for Optional Units (OU) to also…
Good News about Food Prices
Image by Vadymvdrobot/DepositPhotos image There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance have helped to secure the passage of the legislation placing a new bond measure on the ballot in November. The Legislature passed SB…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
Blue Angels perform at the Los Angeles Air Show in California. The air show features many fighter jets and the Navy Blue Angels performing. Photo by KGriff/DepositPhotos The Blue Angels Air…