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Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
Federal officials are bolstering efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the agricultural sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reiterated their commitment…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…due to ongoing disruptions. Researchers from UC Davis and the University of Connecticut estimate that between May and September of 2021 there was a 17 percent decline in the value…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering data from the first snow survey, Omicron and supply…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlights the importance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Many growers in California and Arizona have been reporting difficulty in…
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
…on This Land of Ours. A recent USDA Research study involving obese mice revealed that adding cooked black beans to a high fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin and other…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…available for workforce training and $50 million will be devoted to technical assistance and research and development. To help smaller operations keep pace with demand, USDA will be providing $100…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-03-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the possibility of the Supreme Court hearing a challenge…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
The most recent snowpack survey, conducted at the Philips Station by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) shows a substantial increase in snow from previous years, due to early winter…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Animal Ag Alliance‘s focus on communication programs in 2022,…
Health Benefits of Holy Basil and How to Use It
The health benefits of Holy Basil and how to use it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holy Basil Pinterest image Holy Basil Tulsi Tea Holy basil, also…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…a variety of researchers, ABC personnel, and other experts discussing a multitude of topics. “We ended up having 25 sessions and that’s including our breakout sessions and our general sessions…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CREP updates providing more access and flexibility to the…
Start the New Year with New Year’s Garden Resolutions
How to start the new year with some new year’s garden resolutions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It’s that time again when…