…showcase the uniqueness of American aquaculture.” NASS has made survey response more convenient with their online Respondent Portal at www.agcounts.usda.gov. On the site, producers can complete their NASS surveys, view historical…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
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Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference 2023 is coming up next week, December 5-7 in Sacramento. Three days of informational sessions will cover a variety of topics of critical importance to industry members….
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…Global Demand for California Almonds session will be taking place at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7. More information about TAC is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to the segment below….
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
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AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…that have been announced and just a few examples include Michigan State University, which is using it to increase competitive competitiveness and sustainability of the US blueberry industry by developing…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…the need for efficiency, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has undertaken significant RCPP improvements to streamline and simplify the program. Enhancements are aimed at easing the burden on…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive….
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…will be highlighted during a panel discussion at The Almond Conference 2023, December 5-7 in Sacramento. The “Automation – A Key to Precision Irrigation Management” session will be taking place…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…year the industry has seen. “This year they just kept coming and it was unprecedented,” Isom explained. “I surveyed my board and our growers, and I’ve seen reports from three…