…highest level of inflation in 40 years. “The Federal Reserve Bank has the levers to manage the money supply, and there was a 40 percent increase in the money supply…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…fallowed last year. The report does not account for impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or the ongoing supply chain issues and increased costs of fertilizer and fuel. With…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…government study. So, advocates of healthy foods for American families went to work to gather the actual information from those studies. The Alliance for Food and Farming is one such organization. …
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…we’re seeing inflation, we’re seeing food prices go up, we’re seeing reports of 13 million children living in food-insecure households. To take the more affordable and accessible produce items and…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…so that they can continue to play a critical role in our food production system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Pollinator species help produce more than…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…allocations for municipal and industrial water service contractors. Initial CVP water supply allocations called for a 25 percent allocation for municipal and industrial water service contractors south-of-delta. As of April…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…much as 40 percent of cacao’s potential harvest can be destroyed because of plant diseases, but researchers like Puig are working to help the international supply. “In order to meet…
Protect Chocolate Supply by Not Transporting Plants
Following rules about plant transportation can help the world’s chocolate supply. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Jᴜɴ Ｃａｍμｓ from Pixabay There are rules in place…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…want to expand it. We hope to do research with some of this equipment, whether it’s food safety or production, or food quality. This is our starting point today.” A…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…to export containers, record shipping costs and harmful surcharges. Limited trade has also hampered farmers’ ability to get crucial supplies like fertilizer at a time when supply chains are already…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-05-22
…water supply. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
Researchers are working to battle a virus that affects the world’s chocolate supply. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Marco Vasquez from Pixabay Up to 40…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed. Several of the water agencies impacted by the MOU have praised the development as positive progress in addressing water supply challenges. “The program…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
…a snow water content of one inch. That is only four percent of average here as this location,” said Sean de Guzman, Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply…