…Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands (USDA-FAS/AMSTERDAM/April 17, 2023) — The U.S. Department…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the details of the EPA’s revisions to the worker protection standard, how the…
AgNet Weekly: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act
The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with…
Week in Review: Monterey Still Assessing March Storm Damage & More WOTUS Developments
…has now been stopped in a total of 26 states. EPA plans to modernize the ESA workplan to address certain compliance issues and growers are encouraged to prepare now for…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…tons a year. The investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making environmental justice a part of every agency’s mission to address the disproportionate health, environmental, economic and climate impacts…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…of farmers and ranchers who simply want clear rules. “Two District Courts have now acknowledged the new rule likely oversteps EPA’s authority under the Clean Water Act. With the rule…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Alternaria management could prove exceptionally difficult this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said environmental conditions…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
The first-ever agricultural trade mission to the Netherlands will be taking place April 17-20. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
The NRCS is investing $75 million to assist producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will dedicate…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…of the eight are signaling any second thoughts despite the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s push about the critical role AM plays in delivering public safety information especially in rural areas….
AgNet Weekly: ASTA Farm Bill Recommendations
Research and innovation, fairness to farmers when it comes to conservation programs. Those are just some of the recommendations the American Seed Trade Association has for the 2023 Farm Bill….
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced…
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
…potential. However, there are also some challenges. Retaliatory tariffs in India have put California almonds at somewhat of a price disadvantage. A recent trade agreement has also allowed a 50…
