…and renewable diesel, already available and viable for emission reduction. RFA and NFU argue that the EPA’s emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles unlawfully mandate electric vehicle production while…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
…year, Turkey imported 125 million pounds. So, they’re far from meeting their domestic needs with their own production,” said Schneller. As with any market, however, there are some challenges. Economic…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
…does the addition of a state impact this season’s sweet cherry production forecast from USDA? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11,…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is having nominal impacts on overall U.S. dairy production…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
…Farm Service Agency county committee is your chance to ensure that other producers who share your interests, your production practices, and your perspective are represented,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
…serezniy/DepositPhotos image The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA’s June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
Cotton Condition Update
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the family of Malvaceae….
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…of production and management systems. Key features include loans up to $100,000, repayment terms of 3-10 years, and robust technical assistance. The act addresses the significant start-up costs that new…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…Native Nations farmers and agribusinesses into exporting and foreign market diversification.” Indigenous food production reflects the rich traditions of Native people and continues to be a dynamic component of both…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-04-24
…research is looking at how cover crop production impacts livestock operations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to spur economic growth and job creation in rural communities. The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants will help modernize…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, a new UC study estimates blackberry production costs and an upcoming deadline for…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…