…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…
Week in Review: First Water Allocations Announced & New Leadership at California Farm Bureau
…a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule compliance deadline and we look at some…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
It is expected to be a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Former President of American Pistachio…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…quickly assess, prioritize, and plan for reforestation needs, fill gaps in climate-resilient restoration planning, and bolster reforestation planning by expanding nursery production, growing the forestry workforce, and increasing seed collection…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the environment and good for production and yield,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “This update affirms producers can have peace of mind that using conservation practices…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…respond is Jan. 15, 2024. An ag census special study, the Census of Aquaculture will provide comprehensive aquaculture data at the state and national levels, including production volume and methods,…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…is the world’s largest supplier of a number of those fertilizer commodities and that would be very dire from our fertilizer supply standpoint and therefore a food production standpoint.” He…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the state’s new pest management strategy, “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California,” emphasizing a comprehensive approach promoting human health, resilient ecosystems, and economic viability in agricultural production. Navel…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 11-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show the CDFA seeks help in defining ‘regenerative agriculture’ and global wine production is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 11-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on the decreasing acreage of stone fruit production in California and hydrogels…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…supply management system that limits domestic production to protect farmers. USTR Katherine Tai also expressed dissatisfaction with the panel’s decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about Canada’s implementation of dairy market access…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…soil and helps retain moisture, which significantly reduces food waste and Florida’s organic waste.” By using earthworms, they break down organic material into a stable product to ultimately serve as…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…




















