…showcase the uniqueness of American aquaculture.” NASS has made survey response more convenient with their online Respondent Portal at www.agcounts.usda.gov. On the site, producers can complete their NASS surveys, view historical…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why some EPA Endangered Species Act proposals still need refinement and there’s a…
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…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…generate wet weather, this early in the season we have to plan with drier conditions in mind.” This initial allocation, looking ahead to 2024, specifically pertains to water deliveries in…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…inform and support applicants. The program, mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act, allocates $2.2 billion to offer financial assistance to those who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to support agricultural exports plans for ag trade missions in 2024 are being set. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…recommended framework has already been proposed by CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The framework for practices related to “regenerative agriculture” was submitted after a thorough review of existing…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…projects keep that progress in motion.” AMMP and Dairy Plus act as incentives for implementing Climate Smart Agriculture practices. AMMP projects include practices such as solid separation, converting from flush…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…actually truly open their market and allow for a number of different players in Canada, who would be able to actually import, like retailers, food distributors, restaurants, pizza chains and…
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…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…comprehensive dataset on irrigation activities and water use in American farms, ranches, and horticultural operations. The survey, linked to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, aims to support the USDA’s promotion…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…value for American dairy. In January 2022, a panel had initially ruled that Canada improperly limited access to its market for U.S. dairy products. With some minor changes made by…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…