…rates than households with no adults with disabilities. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports that in 2021, for U.S. households that included an adult out of the labor force because of…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Credit Union Convention Center. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said one of the sessions is called International Horticultural and Global Tree…
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
…students pursuing careers at the ranch, in meat science, in a research lab, or supporting agricultural business and marketing. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes students for the commitment and energy…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19…
Citrus Assessment Rate Set for California Producers
…citrus, as defined by the California Citrus Research Program, marketed by producers and received by handlers or processors during the season. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa said one of the educational sessions is called Fertigation When Times are…
Scientists Working on Prevention of Cattle Pinkeye
…and have negative economic impacts on the beef industry. Now, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers biodiesel playing a big role in California’s GHG drop, research to continue evaluating…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
A look at genetically engineered crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service says genetically engineered seeds were commercially introduced in the U.S. for major…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested…
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…Research Service found that following the change in standards, schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods and especially through USDA’s Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program….
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…the place to participate in this,” Youtsey noted. The first two days featured panel discussions and lightning talks highlighting some of the latest research in the area of automation and…