Spotted Lanternfly (lycorma delicatula) infestations have caused Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture to issue a quarantine in certain counties to reduce the spread of the invasive species. Spotted lanternfly (SLF) egg…
National Homeowners Month
June is National Homeowners Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By WDGPhoto/DepositPhotos image President Biden has proclaimed June as National Homeowners Month. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill.” U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition,…
Cotton Condition Update
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the family of Malvaceae….
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is moving forward after a judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. The project is backed by President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and various water…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
Supporting community wildfire defense efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Burning old dry grass on the farm. Flaming dry grass on a field. Forest fire. Stubble field…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
…subcommittee on commodities, risk management, and trade. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…of production and management systems. Key features include loans up to $100,000, repayment terms of 3-10 years, and robust technical assistance. The act addresses the significant start-up costs that new…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…to hatch the shrimp eggs, specifically testing management approaches to control pest populations. For the watergrass resistance research, conducted by rice farm advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest, she is seeking collaboration with…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is inviting applications for its committees and workgroups. Over 150 members of the almond industry currently volunteer to help guide ABC’s mission. Taylor Hillman,…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
It’s the first USDA trade mission of its kind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA conducts its inaugural agricultural trade mission centered on expanding global market access…
Kings County Water District Exits Mid-Kings River GSA, Stirring Concerns
The Kings County Water District (KCWD) board has voted to withdraw from the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), sparking concern and uncertainty among local farmers. The Mid-Kings River GSA…
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
The Sites Project Authority announced that if the Sites Reservoir were already operational, it would likely be sitting at its full capacity. Based on data from 2023 flows and storm…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer projects across 12 states to strengthen competition and lower costs for American farmers. The funding is…