…fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…on pressing needs, including completion of fiscal year 2024 appropriations and passage of a farm bill.” Other agricultural organizations noting their support for the new Speaker include the International Fresh…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…prompting 226 ag interest groups and businesses, including major national entities like the Agricultural Retailers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation, to submit comments. These groups argue that the proposed…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…harm the economy and farmers’ livelihoods. The Senate Republicans’ withdrawal comes after questionable actions from the Executive Forum that, according to Kerr, aimed to exclude farmers and ranchers from providing…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…at least 60 percent on payroll expenses. Agricultural producers in California were the largest recipients of PPP loans at $1.1 billion, followed by Washington at $285 million. California leads the…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) A significant portion of the investment, totaling $1.3 billion, will be allocated to the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). This initiative seeks to diversify export markets…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
Agricultural businesses are looking at a variety of new rules and requirements that are going to require time and resources. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…Reserve Program better for our nation’s natural resources and for our agricultural producers and landowners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These producers and landowners voluntarily place…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…lygus. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…potential buyers, receive detailed market briefings from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and industry experts, and partake in site visits. During the visit to Singapore, Under Secretary Taylor will meet with…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…fair compensation for farmers, aiming to help them recover from the difficulties of the past seasons. The California walnut industry remains a significant player in the agricultural landscape, with a…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…Ours. The USDA has issued over $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The agency says the program is a critical piece…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
Top agricultural economists answer the question of what the upcoming possibilities for new revenue streams for farmers are. The question was posed during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum. National…