…for crops and livestock, and increased costs for supplies. While these are early estimates and they could change throughout the year, USDA anticipates a decrease in net farm income, moving…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…crops as well. Q: So, what kind of losses can growers see if they don’t protect their crops? A: You know, it’s hard to say. I mean, if left untreated…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…insurance coverage. However, producers of noninsured crops covered by FSA policies will not receive further payments for losses incurred during the specified years. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI) which it announced back in November. USDA undersecretary…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-05-24
…crops, and rice growers are told to look out for winged water primrose. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
…more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…you know when we first started the company. I mean a product like ours probably wasn’t as appealing as it’s become now because these crops have to adapt to these…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
…support U.S. specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced two USDA investments to support the U.S. specialty crops industry. The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative, part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…regulatory burdens affecting farmers and ranchers producing our food supply.” The fruit fly invasion has impacted a number of crops across the state. An estimated cost associated with avoiding eradication…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…addressing specific market needs for organic grains, livestock feed, dairy, fibers, legumes, and other rotational crops. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…percent of hog production, 65 percent of cotton 65 percent of specialty crops, and 76 percent of dairy products. On the other hand, small family farms accounted for three percent…
Newest Farm Bureau Location Shows Popularity of Urban Ag
…the state’s broad range of crops, both geared toward a non-farming audience. Douglas says the new relationship will also be good for the farming members of CFBF. “I think this…