…DSHS has issued a health alert asking health care providers around affected dairies to be vigilant for possible human cases and is providing testing and treatment recommendations. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…the past six decades. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period…
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
…also identified as areas with the most significant gap for both current employees and new graduate hires. Only 18 percent of U.S. employers said that new graduate hires were adequately…
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…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…
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…
Mosquito Biology as a Control Tool
…controlling them and minimizing their impacts. Rod Bain has more. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s This Land Of Ours program here. Mosquito Biology as a Control Tool Sponsored Content Fungicide…
