Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers building on specialty crop advances in the Farm Bill, the resurgence of Bakanae…
Prices of Retail Eggs Continue to Fall
…among commercial egg layers. So far in 2023. We have not had a confirmed case among US commercial egg layers. So egg production is back up to normal with no…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…producers. National Crop Insurance Services will be using the funding to educate participants about the features of Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options. The project also provides…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…of legislation the organization is supporting is the Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023, introduced by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin. Specifically, the Specialty Crop Research Act seeks to increase funding…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…the importance of diversity in agricultural production,” said NASDA CEO Ted McKinney. “Equally important, clarity and consumer confidence in ingredients and labeling must always be upheld, which is the goal…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…have been steadily adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence within the sorting process. The data that is collected can then be translated back to individual growers to optimize their production…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-13-23
…Equity Action Plan, California’s latest Crop Progress and Conditions report, and more crazy weather continues as citrus season begins. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…two-thirds incurred by the crop production sector. This is because some large specialty crops are more labor-intensive than most industries in the animal sector. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California walnut production expectations, Animal Ag Alliance’s college Aggies Scholarship program, and the…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…Indica white rice exports. Against a backdrop of seasonally tight availabilities ahead of new-crop harvests, uncertainty over the ban’s duration and concerns that export restrictions would be extended to other…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the specialty crop industry wanting market support and mechanization as farm bill priorities,…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
Wind and rain from Hurricane Hilary have dealt a significant blow to the table grape industry at a critical time of the season. VP of Crops and Soils at Van…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…up to $2 million per applicant organization. Grant terms are limited to a maximum of three years. “The process of transitioning land into organic production can be difficult,” said organic…