The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). As of December 1, DWR is allocating five percent of requested supplies for the…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…coalition members are already struggling to cope with historically poor and costly freight rail service with no relief in sight. The nation’s supply chain is at a breaking point, and…
Farm Share of U.S. Food Dollar Reached Historic Low in 2021
…lowest recorded farm share value in nearly three decades, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. The remaining portion of the food dollar—known as the marketing share—covers the costs of getting…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…Agriculture (USDA) personnel on a four-day trade mission to Madrid, Spain. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton said the delegation joining him in Spain is a diverse group….
Less Than Four Percent of ACP Tested Carry HLB Bacterium in Groves
…by researchers from the University of California (UC) Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis, UC Riverside, and the University of Arizona, Tucson. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…have worked diligently to help agricultural producers bounce back from devastating natural disasters as well as the coronavirus pandemic through an extensive suite of programs,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…UC Riverside, Houston Wilson said they discovered something interesting related to coyote brush. The coyote brush served as a natural habitat for leafhopper species that are not an issue for…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…dependent on the first 10 years in the industry. Providing access to resources drastically improves the likelihood for an operation to have long-term profitability and sustainability. “This investment will benefit…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
Disability Status Can Affect Food Security Among U.S. Households
…rates than households with no adults with disabilities. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports that in 2021, for U.S. households that included an adult out of the labor force because of…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…“Lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based nationwide labels will erode access to current and future pesticides, threatening crops and grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…18-31, before most grocery store chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, the average per-pound feature price for whole frozen…