There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…the application forms are available at Almonds.com/Committees. Each committee has a detailed description and statement of interest form outlining the mission and responsibilities, helping potential members understand what to expect….
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals for the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) until August 16. Funding support for the program comes from the 2018 Farm Bill and…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white male farmers. The judge’s order ruled the program likely violated the plaintiffs’…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
Orange production is up in a state known for the fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…the committees and workgroups do is available at Almonds.com/Committees. “Now’s the time if you want to get involved, go check out some more information on these workgroups and committees and…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…it sooner rather than later. There is a specific number of seats for each committee, so first come, first served.” There are 11 different committees and workgroups to choose from,…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…to move animals without additional pre-movement testing currently required under the Federal Order. Producers must also comply with continued regular weekly monitoring and testing of the herd for H5N1. Selecting…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…active ingredient, (S)-methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) which affects a fire ant queen’s reproductive ability. Stops young colonies from developing into problem colonies in almond orchards. Controls and eliminates…