…will not impact their crop insurance. We are supporting stewardship-minded producers as well as the crop insurance agents selling insurance with clearer, simpler policy around conservation practices.” The Good Farming…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
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 eastern San Joaquin Valley. Collaborating on this initiative are key players including the Almond Board of California (ABC), the University of California Cooperative Extension, and crop consultants partnering with…
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
Rumors about a possible spin-off of Bayer’s crop sciences division were kicked up once again after an ag magazine printed an online article speculating on the topic. However, speaking at…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 11-30-23
…we’ll hear about legislation to improve specialty crop exports. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
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…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. It seeks to address challenges faced by U.S. specialty crop exporters, such as…
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
…can compost be used? Compost can be used in landscape and field crop productions as a soil amendment. It has found uses in the horticulture, viticulture, greenhouse production, turfgrass applications…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…of the most significant industry challenges has been the high cost of production. Waycott acknowledged that the industry’s overall experience has fallen below expectations. However, there is some optimism for…