…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…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…a $1.2 billion initiative to enhance U.S. agricultural competitiveness globally. ABC Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs, Julie Adams said the RAPP funding will help support efforts in…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show information on funding for projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative….
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…mission, as well as new efforts with the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative, USDA is confident that we can continue to help U.S. exporters…
House Passes FIT21 Act
…voting in favor. Democrats were split, with 71 voting in favor and 133 voting against. FIT21 now moves to the Senate. The following was provided in a news release from…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…industry, creating a lasting impact on organic market growth. This initiative is part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative launched in 2022 to support organic farmers and transitioning producers. Listen…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…registration and licensing fees, would amount to $33 million in additional taxes on farmers and ranchers. In a press release, CFBF President Shannon Douglass explained that “Raising the mill tax…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…by proposing policies that split the broad, bipartisan coalition that has always been the foundation of a successful farm bill. “We need a farm bill that holds the coalition together…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…and mid-sized food and farm businesses are essential to a strengthened food supply chain. Launched in 2022, the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) offers a suite of programs and resources to…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…more efficient and make a positive impact on our environment.” Farm loan programs complement existing initiatives like the Conservation Reserve Program and crop insurance options. Ducheneaux noted there are various…
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding
…included other components that will help support the citrus industry. Farm bill outlines include increased mandatory funding for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and development of the Specialty Crop Mechanization…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…new organic management conservation practice as part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative. The new organic management practice allows flexibility for producers to get the assistance and education they need, such…