…Measurement Survey, conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) initial forecast is 76 million cartons. The vast majority of production, 73…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…Gary Adams, President of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol says, “The U.S. Climate Smart Cotton Program is an important step in providing the necessary resources needed for growers to learn,…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
…Unions will now be holding a ratification vote for the agreement, which should keep rail services running. Multiple reports indicate that the latest round of negotiations between union representatives and…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
…growers. CDFA works with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in compiling the bi-annual report. “For our purposes, we really look at the bearing acres. The acres…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…more than 350 entities for this funding pool, including nonprofit organizations; for-profits and government entities; farmer cooperatives; conservation, energy and environmental groups; state, tribal and local governments; universities (including minority…
Food Insecurity in Households with Children Reached Two-decade Low
U.S. food insecurity in households with children is down once again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Lino Ogenio on Unsplash USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…bill because it provides the Department of Agriculture with additional resources to address that issue,” he said. USDA is accepting applications for loans with available funds of $150 million, grants…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…of the Farm Credit System. This is a nationwide system that provides credit and services to farmers and ranchers across the United States. American Ag Credit specifically deals with Northern…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…as providing floral resources, host plants, and other elements of suitable habitat for pollinators. CDFA will be prioritizing projects which include locally appropriate native plant seed mixes wherever possible. Pollinators…
Week in Review: Good Year for Avocados & Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High
The 2022 California avocado season is wrapping up, with nearly 263 million pounds shipped through the middle of August. USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…in November. Paper questionnaires will be distributed in December. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be administering the census to millions of agricultural producers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico….
New Tomato Variety Approved by APHIS
…Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for a new tomato. The tomato was modified to alter its color and increase its nutritional quality. APHIS found that from a plant…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
A new program from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) seeks to further incentivize conservation practices in agriculture. The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) provides financial support for the…