…Dakota Agricultural Association Agribusiness Expo and while taking questions from the audience, he addressed the speculation. He explained that a new CEO was hired this year, following the retirement of…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “USDA is committed to promoting export opportunities in non-traditional markets and ensuring that U.S. agricultural…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa will be moderating several panels focused on actionable information for growers. “I’m quite excited with the content…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…recommended framework has already been proposed by CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The framework for practices related to “regenerative agriculture” was submitted after a thorough review of existing…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…uphold both the spirit and the letter of its obligations under USMCA. Improved agricultural market access and enhanced enforcement mechanisms were key victories achieved under the USMCA for American farmers…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…free trade agreements. The legislation mandates the inclusion of details on U.S. government actions to address barriers, solicits public and Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee input, and requires public disclosure while…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…next steps in USDA’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute up to 18 percent of our methane emissions annually.” Food is the most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1% of municipal solid waste in…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
…special meal. The survey, covering 1,200 consumers, assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction, and values, as well as support for agricultural and food policies. Survey data indicated that 79 percent of…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…and the outlook for them and the stress that they’re under.” The informal gatherings offered an opportunity to have meaningful conversations among growers, ABC leadership, and local Board members. “There…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…million dollars to support the specialty crop sector in some of the unique challenges they have to export products around the world,” she said. “Oftentimes, while they’re high-value agricultural sectors…
