…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott criticized the bill for potential cuts to SNAP and restrictions on climate-smart conservation funding. The Climate…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…and upholds the historic tradition of providing food assistance to our most vulnerable Americans while keeping our commitment to our farmers battling the effects of the climate crisis every day….
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…expanding access to markets to more producers, and increasing the affordable food supply for more Americans while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. USDA recognizes that smaller…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…and resources to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.” The Senators want $1.2 billion for conservation funding, highlighting the success of agricultural conservation programs…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, reaching out to nearly 3,000 producers in California…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…Climate Targets. The report lays out acreage targets of having 10 percent of annual and perennial croplands be organic systems by 2030, and 15 percent by 2038. Data from the…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports
A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Almond Board of California reports that the…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
By fotoluminate/DepositPhotos image A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. NASS cited…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…projects, introducing deadlines and page limits for reviews, and considering climate and environmental justice impacts. However, industry groups argue that instead of reducing regulatory burdens as intended, the rule makes…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed significant disappointment with the new 600-page regulation from the Department of Labor (DOL). In a scathing response to the rule, Council…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…