…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
The 2022 California avocado season is wrapping up, with nearly 263 million pounds shipped through August 14. According to the California Avocado Commission (CAC), approximately 97 percent of the crop…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…and leafy greens.” The survey is part of a USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative planning grant. Information gathered through the questionnaire will be used to develop a multi-regional USDA grant…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…land that isn’t as productive or that’s around an equipment yard that they can add hedgerows or conservation cover to. It also includes coverage of cover crops inside the orchard,”…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers heat illness prevention reminders, CDFA accepting proposals for the specialty crop block grant…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-29-22
…strawberry fields, and California leading the nation in funding opportunities for specialty crop programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…an almond orchard, seeing what the California drought impacts look like on the ground. Kevin Herman of The Specialty Crop Company and past California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Chairman hosted…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…changes,” Outlaw said. “because otherwise, all we’re going to have is a status quo bill anyway.” “But we do have crop insurance,” Peterson added, “which I would say is the…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…a little stronger as those crops fill out. USDA’s projections for global wheat exports put us up five percent this year relative to last year because some other major producers…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…million will be used for the development of the new Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program to assist producers with crop insurance coverage. “Organic farming brings environmental and economic benefits…