…petition, warning of herbicide supply shortages and economic repercussions for rural communities. Despite acknowledging Corteva’s contributions to agricultural technology, they emphasize the necessity of multiple suppliers to ensure farmers can…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
…the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…APHIS are working with the State’s agricultural commissioners to eradicate and prevent the spread of the Queensland fruit fly, Tau fruit fly, Mediterranean fruit fly, and Oriental fruit fly. Brian…
Week in Review: Avoiding Citrus Thrip Damage & Delays to Clean Truck Check
…will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to New Delhi, India in the coming weeks. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…in a press release. The program aims to develop high-quality citrus selections suitable for California’s growing conditions, consumer preferences, and disease resistance. The expansion complements the existing USDA Agricultural Research…
US Sugar Production Strong
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute recently released its 2024 Outlook for U.S. Agriculture (.pdf). They project that American sugar production remains strong and expect production…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…American agricultural consumption. Intended for both raw products and consumer-packaged goods, the producers undergo the certification process if at least 95 percent of the ingredients are sourced from American farms. …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the increasing costs for California growers to monitor and the outlook for mandarins…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
…So that needs to happen. But a little bit of a reprieve on the actual smog testing.” Once that phase of the Clean Truck Check program comes into effect, agricultural…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…he said. 2022 marks the lowest U.S. agricultural greenhouse gas emissions since 2012. The EPA categorizes agricultural emissions by crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion that occurs in the industry….
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…producers. Over the past two years, U.S. agricultural exports to India have grown by 11 percent. USDA aims to expand market access for American producers, leveraging recent tariff reductions on…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…country who can produce those solutions for our agricultural communities,” he added. Interested entrepreneurs can apply now through June 15 at fb.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently published the Notices of Funding…
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
…the fifth-largest export market, valued at over $339 million in 2023. Efforts by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service improved perceptions of American cotton and provided evidence on boll weevil eradication, culminating…