…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new organic livestock rule that helps farmers and consumers, the needs of…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…on American producers. “Such a hike offers other countries such as Australia, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Iran an unjustified competitive advantage over US almonds in the Turkish market,” the lawmakers wrote….
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…programs. Producers can apply starting October 31, 2023, with pre-filled applications sent to eligible individuals, although receipt does not confirm eligibility. Track 2, a revenue-based certification program, targets eligible producers…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. June 15, 2024: IFPA…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…regarding outdoor access for poultry. Notably, the rule for organic livestock and poultry production will allow current organic poultry producers up to five years to implement these new regulations. The…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…who has voted for appropriations bills. He’s been a supportive member of Congress for agriculture,” Lane said. “He is a real win for cattle producers.” Ethan Lane Vice President of…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…strategy is overly complex and would burden U.S. agricultural producers with new, costly regulations. The heart of the controversy lies in the EPA’s call for mitigation measures, assigning “efficacy points”…
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
…such as the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program in delivering value-added returns to U.S. producers. With the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program funds concluding, the new investment in…
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…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. June…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-19-23
…the tomato suspension agreement and how pork producers in other states feel about complying with Prop.12. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
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…