…are dealing with the one-two punch of rising input costs and shrinking profit margins. If we didn’t have a strong sugar policy, our family farms would be at a real…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act aims to help increase the use of cover crops. Introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cindy Axne and Sean…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
…is meant to coincide with the optimal time for planting cover crops in almond orchards to boost pollinator habitat during bloom. “If our goal at Project Apis M. is to…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
…to member interest in rising input and food costs. AAW President Heather Hampton+Knodle, moderated the event. “As farmers and ranchers, we find ourselves grappling with this market price volatility and…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…such a bill provides the solution American agriculture needs to defend our national security through protecting our domestic agricultural production and curtailing rising food costs for every consumer. The letter…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…of Economics and Policy Analysis American Sugar Alliance “We know that rising input costs and inflation are top of mind for our growers right now. High prices for fertilizer, fuel,…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…Phase One applications are sent out, a new deadline will be declared 30 days after the final applications are mailed. “Catastrophic natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 decimated crops,…
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
…Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…also featured on screen discussing cover crops and their role in adding biodiversity to her operation. Veenstra noted that the episode also touches on other things like the size and…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-22-22
…permanent crops and AFB’s chief economist predicts continuing input inflation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn
…UK and Europe is playing havoc with crops and livestock. USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says the heatwave has been severe. “The big corn province there is called Castilla y León….