Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Happy Memorial Day! Today’s show covers bioinsecticide approaches for controlling spotted wing drosophila, ERP substantially boosting…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
A little berry with big impact. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aronia berries/Chokeberries By Mrigashirsha – Flickr/Wikipedia Aronia berries have been around for hundreds of years, but…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to improve market conditions for poultry farmers. USDA has proposed a rule that will provide more transparency in poultry growing contracts…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
The United States is once again seeking dispute settlement consultations in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). At issue are dairy restrictions that Canada has in place, that the U.S….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s 2020 cash farm receipts down but the state remains top in the…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
Putting a focus on mental health for farmers. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Farmers Saving Lives – Virtual Event hosted by AFBF’s Farm State of Mind Campaign Join AFBF…
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be hosting more soil and irrigation field days in the coming weeks, as part of the Digging In series. Senior Manager of Field…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California Dairies answering the call for fertilizer needs, comments from Congressman LaMalfa on…
California Dairies Answering the Call for Fertilizer Needs
The continued issues in the fertilizer market are increasing alternative income opportunities for dairy operations. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that in the last six months there…
U. S. Wine Imports
Imports of Wine Increasing in the U.S. That’s today’s this land of ours. Growing consumption of wine in the U.S. has contributed to an increase in wine imports, from 127…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
Applications are being accepted for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP) aimed at addressing ongoing logistical challenges. Market disruptions continue to be an issue for agricultural exporters. Availability of shipping…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers a positive sign for the continued use of imidacloprid in California and the…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
The disaster assistance provided through the new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from USDA will be providing some significant support to growers that experienced certain losses in 2020 and 2021. President of the…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
A recent decision from the Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC) could be a positive sign for continued use of imidacloprid in California. The subcommittee found that the presence of…