…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…and that really builds up their populations in non-crop areas in the hills. Then they can move into the valley and eventually end up in cotton,” said Ian Grettenberger, Assistant…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
…crop industry being key to remaining competitive, and staying on top of low use exemption requirements for the Truck and Bus Rule. Tune in to the show for these news…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…focus solely on large-scale operations. The bill aims to not only benefit those receiving the food but also support mid-size companies involved in production. USDA currently spends $6 billion annually…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…dairy businesses with the necessary resources for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. This year’s funds, totaling $23 million, are being awarded to the four existing DBI…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…and very unpredictable,” she said. She said many farmers in Africa are still using basically the same equipment, the same techniques, same crop varieties that were used 50 to 100…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…projected to reach more than 811,000 acres in 2031 and production is forecasted to reach 2.08 billion pounds. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said…
Walnut Production Forecast Drops by 30,000 Tons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the forecast for California walnut production. Initially, walnut production was expected to reach 790,000 tons. A revision to that expectation was released…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…the project aims to increase the adoption of organic tomato production and enhance the productivity of existing systems. Researchers hope to show how these technologies can greatly improve seed germination,…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
Keeping the U.S. specialty crop industry competitive in a global market is one of the key priorities for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. While not advocating for protectionist policies,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more about crop…