…than $3 billion for USDA to provide relief for distressed borrowers with certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct and guaranteed loans and to expedite assistance for those whose agricultural operations…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
…San Joaquin Valley highlighted the successes of equipment replacement incentives in helping to lower agricultural-related air quality emissions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…being proposed to refine the process of reporting foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. The initiative, led by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), centers on enhancing the…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, will lead an agribusiness trade mission to South Korea March 25-28, 2024. USDA is…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Secretary Karen Ross expressed gratitude for the USDA’s commitment to strengthening food systems across the board. Eligibility for the RFSI funding extends to agricultural producers, processors, non-profit organizations, local government…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
…“There are things about the California climate that make that a not great way for counting chill. The trees would sometimes react differently from how we would expect if we…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…percent reduction in U.S. agricultural exports to China. The U.S. agricultural sector has greatly benefited from access to the Chinese market, with exports soaring from $1.73 billion in 2000 to…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…combined with the growing demand for labor, poses financial strains on agricultural businesses. The Market Intel also highlights the top states for H-2A positions, maintaining a similar pattern to fiscal…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…her bill, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the next farm bill. “The EATS act preserves California’s right to regulate its agricultural practices within its own borders, while…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
U.S. Agriculture’s climate change mitigation efforts were showcased at COP28. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By DOERS/Shutterstock Image At last year’s UN climate conference, COP 27, US…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…Does it Mean for Organic?’ Several panelists spoke about the role that organic production practices play in the overall framework of what is considered to be regenerative. One of the…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
…tangible and lasting benefits. Governor Newsom stresses the necessity of action in the face of climate change, emphasizing the project’s role in updating the water system for millions of Californians….