…said she has enjoyed the experience. The more than 150 almond industry members that volunteer their time play a critical role in shaping ABC efforts for helping California almond production…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…activity. The pilot program will presumably expand the availability of agricultural workers, which will have a positive impact on food production and food security. USDA also noted that H-2A workers…
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
…production will have a significant impact on job losses. As many as 25,000 jobs could be lost as a result of the increased land fallowing due to the reduction of…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs,…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…Vilsack. “My concern is that we calibrate the importance of production and profit. When I say that, I mean clearly the world is going to need more production in terms…
Celebrate Avocados in June
…production followed by Florida and Hawaii. The total value of US avocado production was $426 million in 2020 the total number of acres in production in the US is just…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…Transformation Framework. USDA has acknowledged the climate and environmental benefits associated with organic production, along with the barriers to entry into the sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has indicated…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…Food Systems Transformation Framework. The plan includes significant investment in food production, food processing, food distribution and aggregation, and markets and consumers. “NSAC believes these increased investments are critical to…
Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Senior Government Relations Representative with the National Cotton Council, Robbie Minnich said the findings were similar to other previous studies. Programs such as the Market Access Program and the Foreign…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
Representatives from the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently spent some time in international markets learning about other countries’ production and highlighting the value of California Almonds. Stops were made…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production. Organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…along with the national organic survey. OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer said the report highlights the top priorities that have been directly identified by organic farmers. Production costs were noted…
Deadline Approaching for Climate Smart Partnerships
…create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. Through the program, USDA will finance partnerships to support the production and marketing of climate-smart commodities via a set of pilot…