…organic groups led by OTA. Other supporters include the National Organic Coalition, the Organic Farmers Association, the Organic Produce Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. International Fresh Produce…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…needs three years to transition to organic production,” she said. “That’s why it’s really important as we set out and launch the Transition to Organic Partnership Program that the program…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…targets highly organic soils to optimize carbon sequestration and restore wetlands. ACEP-ALE focuses on protecting croplands and grasslands from non-agricultural uses. Priority areas include lands classified as grassland or native…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…attractant and organic pesticide to eliminate infestations will be deployed. This approach is executed within a 1.5-mile radius of trap sites. The latest Oriental fruit fly quarantine areas are just…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…seedling growth, nutritional quality, and pest management in organic tomato farming. Two Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) projects have also each received nearly $2 million in awards. One…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…ag lands facing non-agricultural use threats, and state-specific priorities. For Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), priorities include lands with high organic carbon, lands to be restored and managed as forests, and…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…coverage against plant diseases subject to destruction orders. Available beginning in the 2024 crop year, the program provides a risk management resource for urban, specialty crop, and organic producers who…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to disburse an additional $5 million in payments to support organic dairy producers. The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is intended…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the anti-checkoff amendment, legislation that could help organic producers meet the growing demand,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-28-23
…Almond Industry Award season, organic strawberries bringing in higher prices, and weed issues in rice and the resistance of watergrass. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant initiative to support underserved, small-scale, and organic farmers in enhancing their farm risk management practices while promoting climate-smart agriculture. This…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…up to $2 million per applicant organization. Grant terms are limited to a maximum of three years. “The process of transitioning land into organic production can be difficult,” said organic…