…December of 2022, President Biden signed the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3.7 billion for agricultural producers affected by qualifying natural disasters in the same year. ERP 2022 covers…
Week in Review: New Pest for Tree Nuts & MRL Concerns in Citrus
…fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…hygiene. The rule also sets specific stocking densities, mandates preventative health care practices, and outlines guidelines for physical alterations and euthanasia. Additionally, it addresses transport, handling, and slaughter practices to…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…NCBA’s Lane says he doesn’t think Johnson’s views on climate change will be an issue despite the Biden administration’s consistent push for what it calls “climate-smart” agriculture. “I’m not terribly…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…on pressing needs, including completion of fiscal year 2024 appropriations and passage of a farm bill.” Other agricultural organizations noting their support for the new Speaker include the International Fresh…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
…Water Act, and the importance of field-level support of the Climate Smart Cotton Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…prompting 226 ag interest groups and businesses, including major national entities like the Agricultural Retailers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation, to submit comments. These groups argue that the proposed…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…meaningful input on rural groundwater management. In a letter to Governor Hobbs, Kerr voiced her disapproval of the council’s dismissal of alternative viewpoints, highlighting the potential impact on Arizona’s agricultural…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…at least 60 percent on payroll expenses. Agricultural producers in California were the largest recipients of PPP loans at $1.1 billion, followed by Washington at $285 million. California leads the…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) A significant portion of the investment, totaling $1.3 billion, will be allocated to the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). This initiative seeks to diversify export markets…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
Agricultural businesses are looking at a variety of new rules and requirements that are going to require time and resources. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…several improvements to the program since 2021, including the introduction of a new climate-smart practice incentive for CRP general and continuous signups. Other improvements include rewarding participants implementing conservation practices…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…and funding, to address the impacts of climate change on the state’s water supply. “SB 659 represents the most significant effort since creation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in…