…also made to Micro Farm coverage, including a shifted sales closing date, eligibility for vertically integrated entities, and the availability of the Expanding Operations feature. The Pistachio policy has also…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…new and better markets for American producers.” The first sales closing date is December 1. For more information, go to rma.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…of ag land, as well as the sales volume at Farmers National Company. Regional drought pressure across portions of the Corn Belt have also softened short-term demand for land. Areas…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…the Holstein Foundation, awarded by Holstein Association USA, and supported by Select Sires Inc., who has been allocating funds for this scholarship from semen sales of 7HO15807 GEORGE MILLER, a…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…the SCFBA. Introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King, Joni Ernst, Tina Smith, and Representative Dan Newhouse, the legislation supports improving marketing efforts and overseas sales for U.S. agricultural products. The…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…rice types caused supply-chain actors to hold on to stocks, re-negotiate contracts or stop making price offers, thereby limiting most trade to small volumes or to previously concluded sales. »…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
…a record heat wave last September that negatively impacted the entire crop, which led to lethargic sales and record-low grower returns,” said Robert Verloop, CEO and Executive Director for the…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…Similarly, the Micro Farm policy enhancements for 2024 include strategic adjustments. The sales closing date has been shifted to a less busy period, allowing agents to better dedicate time to…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…$0.021 to $0.0339 per sales dollar, with consideration for a tiered structure supporting sustainable pest management. CalEPA Secretary Yana Garcia stressed the need for sufficient DPR funding to expedite safer…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…production capacity despite orchard removals, with about 380,000 producing acres and 37,000 younger non-bearing acres. The California Walnut Board’s monthly shipment report revealed high sales commitments, virtually depleting the available…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…apply by August 31 with their local air district. FARMER funding can be used for purchasing off-road equipment replacements such as tractors, agricultural pumps, UTVs, and small tractor replacements. Producers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
Ag land sales are slowing but the prices are staying high. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The agriculture real estate market entered a period of de-escalation beginning…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…to re-engage with this audience for long-lasting relationships that lead to increased sales of domestic lamb. ALB research found that 24 percent of consumers made retail lamb purchases at independent…