The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about…
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
Jacqui Fatka, Industry Analyst for Farm Supplies and Biofuels at CoBank, joins us to talk about trade and the decline in some U.S. ag exports. Each week we highlight essential…
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,…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…and Native Hawaiian Community businesses, products and priorities, as well as amplifying collaboration and knowledge sharing with First Nations in Canada. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
Mexico’s new president vows commitment to the USMCA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade…
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…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…USMCA agreement that was negotiated a few years ago, but overall, Canada remains a very restrictive country when it comes to dairy imports or exports,” Fuess said. A risk factor…
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
…two percent increase from the previous year. Improved weather conditions in the U.S. and adverse weather in Mexico contributed to the increase. Canada was the largest market, accounting for over…
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…