…quickly assess, prioritize, and plan for reforestation needs, fill gaps in climate-resilient restoration planning, and bolster reforestation planning by expanding nursery production, growing the forestry workforce, and increasing seed collection…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…generate wet weather, this early in the season we have to plan with drier conditions in mind.” This initial allocation, looking ahead to 2024, specifically pertains to water deliveries in…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a…
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
…with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has today’s This Land Of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…in Long Beach, and the Redwood Marine Terminal and Baywide Master Plan Project in Eureka. The Port of Hueneme Parking Structure Planning Project in Oxnard and the National City Marine…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “As I’ve often…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…bill. Larew emphasized the need for clarity for family farmers and ranchers as they plan for the upcoming growing season. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commended the farm…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…this year. “I think if people start strong and have a good plan, then you can pivot from there and decide,” Caffrey noted. “I think they have to plan to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why California growers are encouraged to plan ahead after troubles with pests and…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
…labels on products that contain chemicals that cause cancer or have other reproductive effects. A coalition of agricultural groups including the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) had challenged the…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…explained. Insect damage was also significant with increased damage from navel orangeworm and leaffooted plant bug. There were also reports of higher-than-average ant damage. Caffrey said that growers in many…