USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Several Categories in U.S.…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the 2024…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…Plus, if you’re ever in need of product support, team members throughout California and Nevada are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Trust California Industrial Rubber to…
Cotton Producers Report A Decrease in Planting Intentions This Year
The National Cotton Council’s Early Season Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring, down 3.7 percent from last year. Upland…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…from Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is backed by a number of agricultural groups. If passed, the bill would shield America’s supply chain from technological attacks. “America’s adversaries…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…percent of hog production, 65 percent of cotton 65 percent of specialty crops, and 76 percent of dairy products. On the other hand, small family farms accounted for three percent…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…opportunities for U.S. farmers in the world’s most populous country,” Under Secretary Taylor noted. “We’ve entered a new chapter of U.S.– India trade relations, and FAS is excited to support…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are inviting applications for new members to join agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-02-24
…of the U.S. regenerative cotton fund. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…and equipment. Insect vectors include green citrus aphids, melon or cotton aphids, citrus whiteflies, and cowpea aphids. Currently, there is no treatment for the virus, so the best mitigation measures…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…will apply to a variety of different soil and foliar applications of multiple products. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said that in…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…election are ineligible for SCO on their planted acres. The Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), however, remains unaffected by the ARC election. Upland cotton farmers enrolling seed cotton base acres in…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
There is just over one month left to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline for the program was extended…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…align with humane standards. This regulatory shift, driven by over 40,000 public comments and a listening session in August 2022, represents a pivotal moment for the organic industry. The U.S.…