…Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. ET. You can more information at https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Outreach-and-Education/RMA-Roadshow. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…protein-based biocontrol material. CEO of Biotalys, Patrice Sellès said they were able to identify specific protein segments of the antibodies that have activity against pathogens in a variety of crops….
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…and organic farms and offers perspectives on choices related to program participation. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) offered FCIP policies to 76 individual specialty crops in 2021. The “Specialty Crop…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the evaluation of non-herbicide weed management in cole and leafy green crops, the…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) at the press conference. Representative Newhouse said that without reforms to ensure a reliable workforce “our crops will go unharvested, and our already-delicate food supply chain…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…support in learning how to implement climate-friendly practices such as cover crops, no-till, nutrient management, and more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. RIPE Awarded $80…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…production of fresh fruit and vegetable crops. Blue Diamond Growers will also be leading a project that has been awarded $45 million. The project promotes regenerative almond production and aims…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-19-22
…priorities for the specialty crop industry and how industry collaboration helped get imported grapefruit standards reinstated. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Navel Orange Forecast Up 19 Percent from Last Year
…million cartons, are estimated to come from the Central Valley. The forecast incorporates conventional, organic, and specialty varieties such as Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties. According to survey data,…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen said there is a bit of concern for their later season pumpkins. While earlier season pumpkins…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…modeling to make impact quantifications accurate and locally specific but also scalable. Targeted farms produce value-added and direct-to-consumer specialty crops as well as the 19 most common row crops in…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
After a frustrating 2021, it appears that watermelon producers are having a successful season this year. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…for the specialty crop industry.” The overall specialty crop industry accounts for $64.7 billion in farm gate value and 30 percent of farm cash receipts for crops. SCFBA points out…





















