…the state’s new pest management strategy, “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California,” emphasizing a comprehensive approach promoting human health, resilient ecosystems, and economic viability in agricultural production. Navel…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 11-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show the CDFA seeks help in defining ‘regenerative agriculture’ and global wine production is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 11-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on the decreasing acreage of stone fruit production in California and hydrogels…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…supply management system that limits domestic production to protect farmers. USTR Katherine Tai also expressed dissatisfaction with the panel’s decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about Canada’s implementation of dairy market access…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…soil and helps retain moisture, which significantly reduces food waste and Florida’s organic waste.” By using earthworms, they break down organic material into a stable product to ultimately serve as…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…of the most significant industry challenges has been the high cost of production. Waycott acknowledged that the industry’s overall experience has fallen below expectations. However, there is some optimism for…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…necessitating a modernized approach. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrated the extension, emphasizing its importance in sustaining key programs that aid farmers in accessing organic markets and agricultural education….
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…foodstuffs for multiple reasons. While the organization’s latest forecasts point to favorable production outlooks for most basic foodstuffs, global food production systems remain vulnerable to several risks. Those challenges include…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
…comes from starting with Morning Star which has the largest production scale in the world with resources solely dedicated to tomatoes. Genasci also goes to the source talking to a…
New Bison Initiative
…for some tribal bison producers in gaining access to USDA programs. “This new pilot project is about supporting local food production and tribal dietary preferences to add locally sourced bison…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…and agriculture industry, including conventional and organic food production systems,” she said. “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative prioritizes projects that improve crop characteristics, manage threats from pests and diseases, improve…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…levels. CoBank’s Corey Geiger says, “Despite the significant growth in domestic butterfat production over the last decade, there is still tremendous upside potential, largely because the U.S. remains a milk-fat-deficit…