…environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species that will improve the environmental health and quality of the land. “Grassland CRP is a pretty cool program. It is…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
Image by Jolan Chapin from Pixabay Organic dairy producers have more time to submit applications for the USDA’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The program was established to help…
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
…into other areas. Officials will be inspecting host plants for fruit fly larvae on properties within 200 meters of detections. Properties will also be treated with a naturally derived organic-approved…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…2023 Natural Resource Survey. This survey will guide Cotton Incorporated’s future research priorities and help document U.S. cotton production improvements. The online survey should take 25 to 35 minutes to…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…production and inflation.” The group believes that ABC should “shift its focus towards maintaining ‘orderly marketing conditions’ and focus on avoiding unreasvonable fluctuations in ‘supplies and prices.’ With a strong…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…of organic status confirming the operation as an organic dairy in 2023 and 2022 along with the certification of 2022 milk production in hundredweight. ODMAP complements other assistance available to…
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
Instead of Christmas in July, how about Thanksgiving in July? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forecasts for turkey production are up. Price forecasts are down. Gary Crawford…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
An avocado variety developed at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) gives producers new opportunities. The ‘BL516’ avocado scion cultivar known by its commercial name of Luna UCR, took decades…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…organizations and businesses including Organic Valley and the Organic Farming Research Foundation. “NSAC applauds the introduction of the Organic Science Research and Investment Act, which makes meaningful investments in providing…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
Almond production is forecasted to reach 2.60 billion meat pounds, according to the 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…Study author Marty Williams says, “We saw a decline in acreage throughout production areas in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, the regions where most processing sweet corn production is happening.”…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…of domestic production. Strawberries are also one of the most valuable per-acre crops, contributing $5.2 billion to the state’s economy. Emphasizing automation technologies will help boost production and quality. Additionally,…