…to meet the future needs and desires of both producers and consumers,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The bill, H.R. 5973, proposes…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…opportunity to help farmers with new markets. “I would at least say the USDA’s role here is to facilitate the markets for as many income streams for producers as we…
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…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…were more than 15 percent, while livestock and poultry were more than 13 percent of the overall 2022 value. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
…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 Southeast…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…has a lot to offer these business partners, which in turn will benefit U.S. dairy producers. “Our goal is to prove the opportunities, so we go in and bring insights…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
Cattle producers continue to keep their eyes on the proposed Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act. Senior Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tanner…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just unveiled a $23 million boost for dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. This initiative, in…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. June 15, 2024: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging – AgNet Weekly…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…and fostering long-term relationships among farmers, seed producers, and the community. The program focuses on breeding tomatoes, wheat, zinnia, common beans, celtuce, and spinach for organic producers in California and…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
…its through the farm bill or other policy developments, industry members appear to be making headway in highlighting the needs of specialty crop producers. Creamer noted that that does not…