…the agricultural economy.” Hotchkiss encouraged lawmakers to pass a new Farm Bill and to keep current tax exemptions for farmers, such as the state tax and capital gains exemptions. He…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
Crop duster airplane spraying grain crops on a field on a farm. Image by dewald@dewaldkirsten/DepositPhotos image Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax…
Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff
…and U.S. GDP by nearly $9.5 billion. The national Beef Checkoff contributed to increased tax revenue at the federal, state, and local levels, amounting to a grand total of $743…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…and preventing diet-related chronic diseases, especially in underserved areas. Building on a pilot Nutrition Hub established with Southern University and A&M College, this initiative, funded by the National Institute of…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-04-24
…management considerations at hull split. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
…are using hull split to time their sprays, it’s also important to look at the pest pressure and the population while making decisions.” Walking through orchards to observe hull split…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…mitigate climate change and support wildlife habitats. Eligible partners for WREP include Tribes, state and local governments, and NGOs, who must provide matching funds. This initiative aims to make conservation…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
…on something prior to hull split is absolutely essential,” Burkdoll explained. “Once hull split has taken place, it’s too late. You can put it on at hull split, that’s a…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…Soils Initiative, the HSP funds projects that improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gases. Since its start in 2016, the program has expanded to include various practices, such…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…is to hold together the broad food and farm coalition.” She added that both Boozman and House Chair Thompson split it on nutrition and climate. Marshall spoke about the GOP…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
Lemon grove, Lemons, Lemon trees image. By Hjalmar18/Pixabay image USDA’s new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative, ASCE, is now accepting applications. Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…benefit everyone.” To date, USDA has invested $251 million in 57 projects across 29 states through FPEP. This initiative responds to the doubling of fertilizer prices between 2021 and 2022,…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…Crop Exports initiative. Animal activists have selected Sonoma County as their target for the state’s next anti-animal ag law. USDA recently announced the recipients of the first round of the…