…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…and that really builds up their populations in non-crop areas in the hills. Then they can move into the valley and eventually end up in cotton,” said Ian Grettenberger, Assistant…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…grain and feed crops. RMA has also introduced a Tropical Storm Coverage option under the Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI). The new option will cover damage caused by…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a USDA labor stabilization protection program, Farm Bill extension, the coordination of specialty…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…by groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), International Fresh Produce Association, and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. “The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act is an important piece of…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…and very unpredictable,” she said. She said many farmers in Africa are still using basically the same equipment, the same techniques, same crop varieties that were used 50 to 100…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…aim is to encourage the use of organic integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) in nut and fruit farming through the development of practical decision tools based on the research findings. Tools…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
Keeping the U.S. specialty crop industry competitive in a global market is one of the key priorities for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. While not advocating for protectionist policies,…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…to millions of acres. The funds directly contribute to climate mitigation, offer various environmental co-benefits, and enhance access to financial and technical assistance. Producers can employ practices like cover cropping,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…Environment plants, including cuttings, seedlings, and tissue culture. Offer crop insurance coverage through a streamlined application and policy renewal process. Offer new crop insurance coverage specific to the disease risk…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers high production and low prices for major U.S. tree nuts, Tulare County crop…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…samples that have already been collected from previous years,” said Henry. “A lot of diagnostic labs will maintain libraries of sample extracts that cover hundreds of fields over several years.”…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…the 2022 calendar year. The first payment for ODMAP applicants was 75 percent of the calculated assistance. Recognizing ongoing needs, the USDA has approved a second round to cover the…