The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project (CVP) from 40 percent to 50 percent. North-of-Delta contractors’ allocation…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
…just five years. This is causing some serious stress for consumers. That’s a big jump, and it’s forcing folks to make difficult decisions about the food they consume,” he said….
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…partnership with the USDA Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement beyond poultry into beef and other parts of our food supply chain. That’s one reason why we are putting our money…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Higher Than Initially Projected
…percent of the avocado crop already harvested, a significant portion remains on the trees, providing a good supply of various sizes for customers. The CAC Board approved additional marketing investments…
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…is also a board member of Blueprint, said that there are “big opportunities going forward for both sides.” The MOUs are the first step to initiating discussions on water supply…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…is to hold together the broad food and farm coalition.” She added that both Boozman and House Chair Thompson split it on nutrition and climate. Marshall spoke about the GOP…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…Department of Food and Agriculture and is partnering with a grower whose field borders a canal. Researchers will be offering a field day in August for interested rice growers. While…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, supply and demand trends for dairy appear positive moving forward and we have…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for their preventive measures and diligent inspections. Resources for identifying and reporting possible spotted lanternfly discoveries are available from CDFA. Listen to the…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…