…last year with 160.4 million pounds exported. Meanwhile, nut shipments in May were not as positive for other crops. The Meridian Growers’ May Pistachio Shipment Report noted a 16 percent…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Key findings of the…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…crops, such as type, use, acreage, and planting dates. Special rules apply if planting is delayed or if additional land is acquired. For crops covered under the Noninsured Crop Disaster…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
…wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Sponsored…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…have the diversity of practices they need to produce a wide range of nutritious, affordable and safe food crops, while increasing climate resilience,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…a better farm bill if Republicans control the Senate, and I think there’s a good chance of that happening come this fall. (Reporter) Which is more impetus to wait ‘til…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…awareness because undetected egg masses could hatch, leading to adult lanternflies appearing in late summer or early fall. That could have significant repercussions for the winegrape industry, as the pest…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…the trade dispute. But when she comes into office later this fall, maybe she will reevaluate the country’s position on GMO corn.” Fatka explains there has been some progress already…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) praised the farm bill framework for its investments in specialty crops, which are crucial for American agriculture and public health. The SCFBA called for further bipartisan…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries….
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…in an effort to get MRLs that are supportive of facilitating trade for specialty crops. “The 4th project is around quick reference sheets for specialty crops to really develop some…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…a volume issue, but that’s at least part of the story,” he explained. “The values of agricultural imports are rising and then alternatively, export values continue to fall.” As for…