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Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land involves more than 47 million acres, representing approximately 3.6% of privately held agricultural acreage,…

CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its Citrus Pest and…

Roger Isom Warns California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges After Election
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and…

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USDA’s Michelle Bekkering Discusses New Export Markets and Trade Opportunities for California Farmers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michelle Bekkering, Acting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at…

Iowa’s Great Prairie Presented Early Settlers With New Farming Challenges
Iowa’s transition from eastern forests to the vast grasslands of the Great Prairie created a different set of challenges for…

Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
Potato breeding research is examining ways to reduce tuber damage during harvesting, storage and packing, with the goal of helping growers deliver more potatoes that meet market standards. Research is examining how potato characteristics, including skin quality, shape, size and bruise resistance, influence damage as tubers…

Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from rising labor costs and water limitations to pest resistance, regulatory hurdles and the…

Beef Prices Rise at Grocery Stores While Cattle Producer Prices Fall
Beef prices at grocery stores are continuing to climb even as cattle producers receive less for their animals, according to…

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