…accessible labeling. Despite the decision, the court refused to vacate USDA’s decision allowing this practice. “USDA is hiding the presence of the majority of GMO food ingredients from American consumers…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…farming practices. Selected awardees will play a crucial role in assisting these agricultural professionals by offering services such as on-farm organic management consultation, translation services, business planning, and support with…
Fusarium Wilt Race 2: A New Potential Threat in Strawberries
A new strain of the fusarium wilt pathogen could become a substantial problem for strawberry growers. Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said the new…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade funding in the farm bill, processing tomatoes foretasted at 23% more than…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…Funding is being made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “This year’s Conservation Innovation Grants competition is unique in that we’re…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
The deadline is here. The current farm bill expires at the end of this month, and lawmakers don’t seem close to passing a new one. There are many questions left…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) may have found a promising solution to combat Huanglongbing (HLB). The breakthrough comes from the ARS Crop Improvement and Genetics Research unit in…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how to access incentive information for almond growers, trade programs in the Farm…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…and groundwater recharge. The updated webpage also makes it possible to sort by individual agency. “You can sort by agency specifically to figure out who’s offering what and be able…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
…at only 752,000 tons last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the forecast is based on 385,000 bearing acres, which is four percent less than the estimated 400,000…
22007 Program Eligibility
…assumed USDA farm loan debt that was subject to USDA discrimination prior to January 1, 2021.” Applications for this program are being accepted until October 21. For more information visit https://22007apply.gov….
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…23 percent increase over last year’s contracted production of 10.5 million tons. The figure released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service also represents a two percent…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers how USDA funding will help farmers lower energy costs and the Farm Bureau Foodies. Tune…