…$1 million available for each of the two agreement opportunities that are offered: Cooperative Agreements (no funding match required) and Contribution Agreements (requiring a 1:1 funding match). Proposals should address…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…assisting farmers with transitioning operations. While the national deadline is extended to March 1, 2024, state ranking dates may vary. California producers can apply at local NRCS Service Centers by…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
Image courtesy of International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo® (International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo®/Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) – World Ag Expo® returns live for its 57th show on Tuesday, February 13, in Tulare, California….
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…our country produces,” said Representative Panetta. Central to the caucus’s agenda is addressing mounting concerns over agricultural trade deficits and overreliance on specific markets. By advocating for enforceable trade agreements…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…ERP Phase One payments based on crop insurance indemnities. Initially set at a 75 percent payment factor, FSA has now increased this to 78.5 percent for those producers with crop…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
…Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…has garnered support from hundreds of national trade associations representing a variety of industries. A letter sent to Congressional leaders, signed by 261 trade groups, highlights the importance of the…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting the specialty crops industry, contributing to rural communities, and ensuring market access for American products. The grants target diverse areas, from trade and regulatory…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…domestic sugar policy. They also support a program that meets our trade commitments and ensures a fair playing field for American producers. As the largest farm group, AFBF has consistently…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
As almond orchards gear up for bloom, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the critical importance of proper irrigation and disease management during this crucial phase. Samler emphasizes, “Proper…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…nutrients, and stress mitigation strategies during the critical bloom phase. From local economies to global markets, almonds play a vital role, making the success of growers essential not only for…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…then you’re going to have winter annuals that are coming up. They’ll phase out and summer annuals will phase in,” Burkdoll noted. He said that a Chateau and Matrix mix…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…one of the largest untapped markets in the world for U.S. agriculture,” said Ryan Brewster, Senior Director for Trade Missions and Trade Shows at USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). “Those…