…ability to sell those services or sell those environmental benefits,” he said. “So, I do think that there’s an opportunity there. I do think it takes USDA and USDA is…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
The deadlines for a variety of assistance programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been extended. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) made the announcement to allow impacted producers…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…However, for food at the grocery store, things are looking a little better on the food side. USDA economist Megan Schweitzer says that last month’s grocery store food prices overall…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
An ag economics expert weighs in on the nation’s financial state. Speaking at the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum, the head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness for North America, Roland…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…a Domino’s or like a Pizza Hut,” he said. DMI works with many other food companies to encourage more dairy usage, including Taco Bell and McDonalds. Ziemnisky says the checkoff…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the California Food Safety Act, the early success of the F3…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…percent of all U.S. counties but 87 percent of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity. Food delivery has become an expected service for many Americans. However, only…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
COURTESY: USDA/APHIS Additional areas of the state are now under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine. The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) made the announcement last week. Following the…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…nation, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is providing new insurance options and improving longstanding programs. Liabilities for insured specialty crops surged from $1 billion to over $23 billion between 1990…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a USDA labor stabilization protection program, Farm Bill extension, the coordination of specialty…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…possible and earn enough money during harvest season. Be thankful for those who get food to our tables. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash The Ag sector in recent years…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…on American-made food distributed through various programs, with a focus on shelf-stable items. However, only around $5 million is allocated to fresh food. efforts to source these fresh products from…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…Initiatives at California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives will utilize the funding to offer…
