…alleviate our agricultural workforce challenges over the long term.” This program serves multiple key objectives. Firstly, it addresses the pressing workforce challenges in agriculture. The FLSP Program seeks to expand…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…development in digital agriculture, precision farming, and advanced analytics to create novel solutions that address real-world challenges; offering consulting services to support food producers, agribusinesses and policymakers leveraging data-driven insights…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…Egypt’s orange production for 2022/23 is estimated at 3.6 million tons. Exports are also projected to increase. Cranney said Egypt is a difficult competitor, having run into some challenges in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-26-23
…trends, grants to help with workforce challenges, and Egyptian citrus in the U.S. market. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…to as many people in need as possible. The bill would reserve 50 percent of FFP funds for the purchasing of commodities and shipping them overseas and prohibit the use…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…while the fruit set might have had some challenges, the quality of the fruit made up for it. “This year it was very good. The off-grade was very minimal,” Hunter…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…through Norfolk, through Savannah, in order to find the right shipping route into places like the Middle East, parts of Europe, and even India.” Trade options for almonds will depend…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…market for agricultural truck drivers in California. Some of the challenges that were identified by truck drivers who participated in the study include speed limits and lack of parking and…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…same regulations that apply to horses directly imported from these regions, given the greater risk of equine diseases of concern from these areas; adding requirements for shipping containers, including disinfection…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…due in part to start-up companies like those competing in the Ag Innovation Challenge,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Entrepreneurs’ innovative solutions to the challenges that we’re facing today help…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
…preempted the announcement of the India tariff reduction by working with our shipping line partners to get them to reopen certain shipping lines to India in advance of that, off…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…support for producers impacted by catastrophic weather only added to the challenges. “We’re very appreciative of USDA’s diligent work over several months to finalize the compensation plan that will address…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…The pest has a wide host range of more than 34 hosts in nine plant families. Multiple detections have been found thus far. The pest presents additional challenges, with no…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…face of global challenges, like climate change. We’re eager to see what innovations come to fruition and can be integrated into our programs and tools, thanks to this influx of…