…year on record,” de Guzman noted. DWR has been working to better track snowpack data, incorporating different forecasting models to help improve forecasting accuracy. de Guzman explained that the latest…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…possible, phase one of the ELRP will use certain data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), allowing USDA to distribute payments within days to livestock producers.” Background On September…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
…occurring in other cattle, allowing the animals to be more heat tolerant. FDA reviewed all the data submitted by the company and found there to be no novel food safety…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…significant logistical challenges for industry members. Western Growers was instrumental in developing a data collection program, which California LGMA encouraged members to submit testing data to. That information was sufficient…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…data company Agrosmart when she was 23 years old, provides a look into how the digital revolution is accelerating a cultural shift in agriculture globally. As climate change leads to…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…the weeks and months ahead. Benjamin Duyck, the Director of Market Intelligence for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, spoke with AgNet Media and said the association’s latest data shows a…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…food system, including futures markets, to ensure full transparency. We will continue to share reliable data and information on global food market developments, especially through the relevant international organisations,” the…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Market News mobile phone app Images courtesy of USDA/AMS…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…Survey Data and Modeling” was developed by USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP). It found significant gains for soil health and soil carbon storage, while also identifying areas where additional…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-03-22
…solutions in the fresh produce industry, and data from the latest snow survey suggests a third year of drought conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
The second annual State of Organic Produce report was recently released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN). Working with strategic data analysis and insights company Category Partners, OPN provides a…
Hive Grading, Should you Be Doing it?
…water or crop protection, they should also collect data on their hives. In this report, Symes explains what hive grading is and its role in having successful pollination. Hive Grading,…