…He said whether it’s academic research and development or private companies, he believes the most important priority is to continue to attract innovative people to agriculture. “It’s remarkable how we’ve…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…material necessary for the plant to produce that substance. EPA claims that the rule will reduce costs for the regulated community and increase research and development activities. However, the final…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-02-23
…for the Almonds Board of Directors, trade in the Farm Bill and details on how to enroll in the new organic dairy marketing program. Tune in to the show for…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…U.S. exports matched the previous record, totaling $14.6 billion, with exports of soybeans, dairy, and other products reaching new highs. The United States is vital to ensuring food security in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-31-23
…dairy fly infestations, comments on USMCA specialty crops and the most recent Voices of the Valley episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…almond orchards. Dr. Mary Wildermuth will be researching RNA interference approaches for combating powdery mildew in grapevines as part of one of the projects. A project aimed at minimizing spray…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
Help for organic dairy producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer is working on the organic farm with dairy cows. Model is a real dairy farm worker!…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
Herbicide resistance within small grain crops has been confirmed for common chickweed. Researchers have found that chickweed populations are demonstrating resistance to ALS-inhibitors. Additionally, chickweed management in alfalfa is also…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…common cheese names is stripped by foreign governments, the harm ripples throughout the entire dairy supply chain,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “This…
Food Spending Decreased Unevenly Across States in 2020
…fresh data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Inflation-adjusted total U.S. food expenditures were 6.6 percent lower in 2020 than in 2019. However, individual states experienced varying degrees of food…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…through the proposals included in this bill. Cuts to research, technical assistance, and market opportunities will effectively strand farmers,” said Mike Lavender, Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition….
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
Some areas of the nation are more likely than others to have socially disadvantaged farms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS)…