…found changes to the virus that would make it easier to transmit to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis),…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Watering crops with Irrigation system By kinek00/DepositPhotos image Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show there’s assistance available to support conservation in California citrus. We’ll have more on…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
…sustainability, data science, and food science. Results indicate the biggest knowledge needs were in agronomy and precision agriculture, and animal sciences. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…Resources Conservation Service extended the deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program in California. The National Council of Agricultural Employers has expressed frustration over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…release. As part of this initiative, the Agricultural Marketing Service has announced the launch of a nationwide Website Monitoring Program focused on Federal Seed Act compliance. Specialists will review seed…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
COURTESY: UC DAVIS California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential to extend the production season. Program…
AccuWeather Predicts a Risky Hurricane Season
…systems to rapidly intensify into powerful hurricanes. Sea-surface temps are well above historical averages across much of the Atlantic basin. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
…down the line. But no, this is not a consumer threat issue at all.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…increased from 75 percent to 100 percent of their contract total. South-of-Delta contractors also saw modest increases. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will receive 35 percent, while Municipal and…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for…
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
…on average, with compliant loins and bellies 30 percent higher. Prop 12-compliant pork must meet specific space standards to be legal. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed frustration over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program. The program is meant to provide…
Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio of Grants
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs. Rod Bain has details. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio…
