This week Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association joins Sabrina to talk about new regulations for the organic industry and the industry’s requests for the 2023 Farm Bill….
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to help increase conservation adoption and farm income. Also included in the budget is incentives for cover cropping and making improvements to soil organic matter….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-03-23
…Ag Committee focusing on ag challenges, and the organic industry members affected by new rules being on the clock for compliance. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…to prevent the release of soil carbon stores. Meanwhile, NRCS will prioritize ACEP-WRE for eligible lands that contain soils high in organic carbon. NRCS plans to roll out the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-13-23
…cold weather during grape bloom and USDA engaging industry members on new organic rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
OTA on USDA Steps to Prevent Fraud in Organic Ag
The USDA is taking steps to prevent fraud in organic ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Organic Trade Association applauded the USDA and the National Organic…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-31-23
…potential solutions to similar ag challenges in the UK, and the how the basis of the strengthening organic enforcement rule aims to uphold the integrity of the seal. Tune in…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
…rule is reported to establish additional requirements to help strengthen the integrity of the organic supply chain. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). Each program is intended to help producers who have suffered through market abnormalities related to COVID and drought conditions. “USDA is announcing…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
Industry groups are celebrating the release of the new organic rules from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Development of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule (SOE) has been a lengthy…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-20-23
…blotch management approaches in vineyards, and USDA publishing the Strengthening Organic Final Rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
…Barranca and into the Pacific Ocean. So you love it when you can keep it.” The cover crops also helped to keep organic matter and nutrients from leaving the orchard…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Census of Ag questionnaires lining up with ARMS survey, strengthening organic enforcement rule…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
…the omnibus bill, the next steps with US-Mexico GMO corn, and strengthening organic enforcement with a major holistic update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…