Immigrants are hired to spray pesticide on the blueberry crop exposing them to dangerous chemicals. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning from the Squanto Indians in Plymouth Colony
…with them from England. But soon their most important crop would become Indian corn, or maize, as they were shown cultivating and fertilizer techniques from the Squanto Indians. Fertilizer came…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…and Virginia reported extensive crop losses, particularly in corn, soybean, and cotton fields, as heavy winds and torrential rains battered the area. Several poultry operations faced significant losses as well….
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…office. Kanter referenced a recent report from Farm Action that highlights the effects of consolidation across various segments of agriculture, from seed production to farm machinery, and from crop insurance…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…Conservation, and programs that help promote U.S. farm exports, like the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD). Other affected programs include funding for bioenergy, specialty crop grants,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…administration’s success in boosting U.S. agricultural market access by 28.5% over the past four years. He highlights strategies to capitalize on new export opportunities, with a focus on specialty crops,…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
DepositPhotos image Hemp is gaining traction as a versatile crop, particularly in livestock feed, following the legal framework established by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, there are concerns about the…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
Innovative technologies in agriculture. The use of Internet of Things technologies in farming. Increase crop efficiency and quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harm the environment. DepositPhotos image Agriculture is…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
By manupadilla/DepositPhotos image The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) announced Franz Niederholzer as the 2024 CCA of the Year. Niederholzer is a farm advisor with the University of California…
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
…crop whereas normally, they would have been through most of it. It is expected that throughout Mexico’s growing region there will be ample supply in the upcoming selling season, and…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
By belchonock/DepositPhotos image Student nutrition and school meals were front and center at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research….
Comment Period Closes Sept 30 for National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…that will be held Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th. Thirteen (13) livestock materials and ten (10) crop materials are up for review, including parasiticides and horticultural oils. To…