…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
…and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 Sabrina…
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
…April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
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…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…interstate commerce without federal approval. The lawsuit states “California has attempted to override federal law and arrogate to itself the power to ban internal-combustion engines in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.”…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the online survey together. The goal is to see what kind of biologicals, microbials, or other biological pesticides are being used in various crops in California. “It will help us…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
…nationwide or online at TractorSupply.com. Ninety percent of all donations directly support 4-H youth in the state in which they were made, while the remaining 10 percent support national 4-H…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…that there is no consolidated source of bona fide information for industry members, so “people are either tapping into their own networks or looking up online sources,” which varies depending…