…tools to keep things running on the farm, so the food supply chain keeps running too.” The MOU sets a framework for farmers and independent repair facilities in all 50…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…the root causes and need to invest in the agricultural supply chain here at home to create a resilient, secure and sustainable economy for the long haul.” Potentially viable projects…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…with a fungicide application before the next set of storms. “The price should come up I would think. Supply and demand kicks in. So, it may be worth spending a…
Current Snowpack Rivals Largest on Record in California
…is actually still outpacing 1983 to date, as of this morning,” said Sean de Guzman, DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager. “That’s still with more snow on…
Chicken Leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
Chicken has become the nation’s most available meat source. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Trương Hoàng Huy Ngân from Pixabay The supply of chicken available…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…about current problems during his opening statements. He mentioned the impacts of the pandemic on supply chains and manufacturing around the globe. “The Biden Administration has taken important actions to…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…to deliver assistance that the severity of the water supply challenges in the West demand.” Some of the western water supply issues to be addressed through the new Framework include…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers supply chain logistics looking much better for almonds this year, the industry’s surprise…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…for foraging. According to Wyatt Hoback, a professor of entomology at OSU, pollinators are declining globally, having the potential to jeopardize the human food supply and ….. Read the full Sorghum:…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…approaches for various conservation practices. The 80+ member alliance was first launched in 2020 to help bolster climate solutions throughout the supply chain. FACA represents the interests of farmers, manufacturers,…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring the FFA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy National FFA Organization and Culver’s Restaurant Advocating for the importance of agriculture and agricultural…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
…fallowed in Westlands. An adequate and reliable supply of surface water is critical to the viability of the communities and farms in the San Joaquin Valley and their ability to…
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
…into account the entire food supply, fewer than five percent of products would qualify. Hatcher adds, “A definition that only allows an exceedingly small number of foods to bear a…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…state is not taking advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. “We have an amazing resource in this state, with the water supply. Even in drought years. Yet, we’re…