…part of an ongoing effort to keep borrowers farming, remove obstacles that currently prevent many borrowers from returning to their land, and improve the way that USDA approaches borrowing and loan…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the rough watermelon season, a macro economic look at the factors impacting farming,…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…Tomatoes report looks at production in the Sacramento Valley and Northern Delta. Costs and figures are based on a hypothetical farming operation consisting of 3,500 leased acres. A total of…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…the AGI limitation for farms that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices such as agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices. It would apply to the Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Conservation Stewardship Program. SCFBA has…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…However, she says the mandatory checkoff payments equate to a farming tax and therefore Congress should have some oversight. “There is a problem with checkoff. They’re not transparent. They are…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…participating in LandFlex, these growers contribute significantly to the well-being of underserved communities and the long-term resilience of at-risk water systems while investing in new farming practices to ensure California…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse-Urban Farming-Double Reach Rows USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…California heritage, familial ties to farming, and executive expertise to further strengthen the foundation established in 1950. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the staff, board members, growers, handlers, and industry…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…organizations and businesses including Organic Valley and the Organic Farming Research Foundation. “NSAC applauds the introduction of the Organic Science Research and Investment Act, which makes meaningful investments in providing…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable farming practices and workforce development. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to…
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
There’s an FAA rule change for some farming operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making it easier to use drones for spraying crops. Arthur Erickson is the CEO and…