…approach to emergency assistance, by lowering input costs through investments in domestic fertilizer production, and by promoting competition in agricultural markets.” The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is one of the…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…to take initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. “At the end of the day, I don’t feel comfortable just sitting here as a grower and saying, ‘Well gosh,…
Almond Update: Production Trends Could Bring Equilibrium to The Market
Several almond production trends were highlighted during last month’s Almond Conference in Sacramento. Slowing increases in bearing acreage over the past several years was highlighted by various reports. More detailed…
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
…infections. Responding to the crisis, American health regulators relaxed import policies, and President Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to rebuild lagging supplies. Congress made the tariff waivers…
VofV: Farm from a Box’s Brandi DeCarli on Creating Local Food Access Through Entrepreneurship
…works for re-anchoring localized food production directly into the fabric of our communities,” DeCarli said. Her goal is clear: “[To] use clean technology to really increase and strengthen localized food…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…to mitigate the evolving issues that affect production and increase yield through varietal research,” said CRB President Marcy L. Martin. The spending bill passed by Congress also addresses other priorities…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts on rural communities when drought prevents production, reasons for the almond…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…with enthusiasm from agricultural organizations. Groups including the U.S. Meat Export Federation, National Association of Wheat Growers, Farmers for Free Trade, U.S. Grains Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and U.S….
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…Group (ATWG). The ATWG includes organizations such as the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Milk Producers Federation. In a letter addressed to Congressional leadership,…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…impacting tomato production. Biobest R&D Director, Felix Wackers explained that the mite species Pronematus ubiquitous is the first effective biocontrol solution for tomato russet mite. But during the trials they…