…designating July as National Ice Cream Month, and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. According to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) most…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…Lake has caused an overwhelming amount of damage to homes, farms, and other property. Estimates put agricultural losses around $140 million thus far. Approximately 90,000 acres of farmland in Kings…
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
…limited EPA authority under the Clean Water Act. Now ag groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation, and more than a dozen others are asking…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) says the increase is from a rebound in Washington State’s crop from last year. Another major cherry-producing state, California also saw big increases in sweet cherry…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
…still needs to be done to take full advantage of what they can offer. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…combining cutting-edge science with local knowledge, according to USDA. The new funding includes $250 million from the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and $250 million from the Environmental Quality Incentives…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…Trade. Kuehl explained that it began when President Trump started trade wars with several nations. Those nations then responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, primarily agricultural products. India was…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). “The National Plant Board believes that this renewed and refocused approach to managing spotted lanternfly will buy us the time…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
Increasing accessibility for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is one of the priorities for the Almond Alliance of California in the upcoming farm bill. CREP is a component of…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
A new Agricultural Labor Working Group has been established to focus on the consistent issues that farmers have been facing with regard to labor. The bipartisan group was announced by…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…and Market Access Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “By providing the resources, tools and technical support needed to directly help local farmers and ensure we have a strong agricultural…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-23-23
…CREP value for western producers, the tentative schedule for GSA probationary hearings, and comments from the hearing on broadband. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…between the agencies. The announcement furthers the collaborative partnership in their efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science research, technology, and agricultural management. Campaigns will be bolstered that support outreach…