…can provide support for producers looking to apply for CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…the General CRP signup. More than 465,800 acres have also been submitted so far for this year’s Continuous CRP. Grassland CRP offers an opportunity for agricultural producers and private landowners…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay (NCBA/WASHINGTON, D. C./July 26, 2023) — Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer, responded to attacks…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…same time inspiring a next generation of students and scientists who will help us meet tomorrow’s agricultural challenges.” The funding will be used to support research, Extension, and educational projects….
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, says it simply wasn’t necessary. Ethan Lane Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA “The amendment that was offered by…
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
…industry members to testify virtually. Nearly two-dozen proposals have been submitted for review by a variety of industry groups including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). “We plan to provide…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…made available by the bill may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Ethan Lane, says it…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…support. Through public comments and suggestions, CDFA aims to clearly define California’s agricultural supply chain needs and address critical issues to build a more resilient food system. The feedback will…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…food and agricultural markets. The initiative aims to alleviate anticompetitive market structures that drive up prices and limit options for consumers and producers. Under the new Agricultural Competition Partnership, state…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…support for the agricultural industry will go a long way. “The scholarships the Almond Board are providing, I mean this is really a great opportunity for anybody that’s looking to…