…calling for active enforcement of trade rules to ensure fair market access and countering import restrictions. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…of the state intervention process, called an interim plan,” SWRCB noted in a press release. “Only during this second phase, after another public hearing, could the board impose pumping restrictions…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…of actions are needed to shield listed species from conventional herbicides used in agriculture. The revised strategy will reportedly not directly impose restrictions on pesticide use but will guide mitigation…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year. Subscribe…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…the economic impact on herds in Texas and Michigan that have been affected as “horrific.” It appears that cow-to-cow transmission is the primary source of the virus spreading, making restrictions…
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
The 2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year….
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…authority to regulate corporations, both domestic and foreign, involved in farmland ownership. Authorize the imposition of penalties on corporate entities that violate ownership restrictions. Several organizations are supporting the legislation,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why Canada’s meat industry is watching the U.S. and information about the Organic…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
USDA is working to help organic growers keep up with market demand. Consumer demand for domestic organic products is on the rise, said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-22-24
…funding set to benefit the organic sector. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…support for organic transition. NRCS will allocate $70 million under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers with the new organic management standard. Additionally, $75 million in cost-share…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…aim to enhance and establish organic markets, ultimately boosting domestic consumption of organic agricultural products. The projects will deliver information and services to over 20,000 producers and 20,000 buyers, expanding…