The USDA is targeting specialty crop, organic, and urban ag producers for listening sessions on two insurance options, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options. WFRP and Micro Farm are two…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…“Then the Technical Achievement requirement, they have to have some sort of significant research or innovation or an adoption of a practice. So that one typically is a little more…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…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…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…safety net program under a different title within the farm bill is the Dairy Revenue Protection. The program came into effect towards the end of 2018. Vanden Heuvel said the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-04-22
…that shows a return to pre-covid employment and continued EQUIP funding is necessary to meet environmental regulations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
…The network’s six centers include: California Dairy Innovation Center Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center Western Center for Dairy Research Wisconsin…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…to read and learn something.” The key to taking those learnings from the page to the real world at Fontagro, she says, is to work as a manager to effectively…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in the development process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…and organic farms and offers perspectives on choices related to program participation. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) offered FCIP policies to 76 individual specialty crops in 2021. The “Specialty Crop…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…show them some suggestions and hints on how almonds could be applicable to their product innovation.” During the event, ABC’s Culinary Consultant Chef Henry Hill was on hand to showcase…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…health, water quality and conservation, and other environmental practices. Other key principles of the pilot include easy enrollment, equitable payments, and no penalty for early adopters. Participants will get technical…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
President Joe Biden recently signed an Executive Order to advance biotechnology investment and biomanufacturing innovation. The purpose is to help promote resiliency and sustainability within the U.S. food supply chain….
