…with challenges. The Nunes Company, known for the Foxy label, grows 40 conventional and 35 organic commodities. With that breadth of product, Tom is looking for common technologies that can…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water supply and cybersecurity threats, organic producers getting technical assistance from the state…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…fertilizer production. AFB also wants modernized weight restrictions for trucks to help reduce the number that’s needed to transport goods and to enact rail reforms to help promote competition, fairer…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
…the Putin regime. As many members of this committee know, China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are not our allies,” he said. Current federal law imposes no restrictions on foreign…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…that increases domestic energy such as natural gas, hydropower, oil, and biomass by removing restrictions and expediting the permitting process. American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch,…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
…with assessment collection. As much as $300 million will be made available through a new Organic Transition Initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A recent econometric study conducted by…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
Information from the latest Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows the industry continues to grow. According to the report, organic sales grew by $1.4 billion, surpassing…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…Transformation Framework. USDA has acknowledged the climate and environmental benefits associated with organic production, along with the barriers to entry into the sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has indicated…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production. Organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
The new California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) report highlights the challenges that organic producers are facing in the state and recommended actions to address industry issues. Published by the Organic…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
The United States is once again seeking dispute settlement consultations in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). At issue are dairy restrictions that Canada has in place, that the U.S….
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion. During a farm visit in Illinois, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning…
Details on Lower Restaurant Spending During Pandemic
…open with drive-through or limited services saw a drop. They dropped 6.7 percent. Hotels and motels, recreational places, and drinking establishments also experienced closures and capacity restrictions throughout much of…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…