…by proposing policies that split the broad, bipartisan coalition that has always been the foundation of a successful farm bill. “We need a farm bill that holds the coalition together…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…to producers transitioning to organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $5 million to Oregon Tilth and Organic Farming Research Foundation to strengthen…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…growing season, including mild temperatures and increased bee hours, contributed to a successful bloom period. NASS will release a more statistically rigorous objective report in July, based on actual almond…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…was established to increase organic production to 20 percent of cultivated acres in California by 2045. New milestones have now been established in the recently released report, California’s Nature-Based Solutions…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…101, provides resources and videos introducing agricultural producers to FSA’s farm loan programs. By offering user-friendly resources, USDA and FarmRaise intend to expedite program delivery and support easier access to…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…farm bill done unless it’s bipartisan, period. I’ve been involved in six farm bills. This is the third one I’ve led in the Senate, and I know how to get…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…SNAP adjustments. “This is a serious proposal that reflects bipartisan priorities to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong,” Stabenow said in a press release. “The foundation of…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…two important initiatives help our California producers improve their operations to keep habitat for critical avian species healthy, safe, and abundant, while keeping our farmers farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist…
Bayer Leads New Alliance to Protect Glyphosate Use
…legislative solutions ensuring consistency in labeling and maintaining domestic availability of farming innovations, specifically glyphosate. The group emphasizes science-based regulation and opposes state regulations conflicting with EPA determinations. The Alliance…
Voices of the Valley: The Nuts and Bolts of Almonds with Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing
Almonds have been cultivated for thousands of years, and as it turns out, California is the largest producer of almonds globally, accounting for more than 80% of the world’s almond…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
…to critical herbicide supplies. With farming costs increasing and crop values declining, additional tariffs on critical inputs would exacerbate growers’ financial strain. In a letter sent to the U.S. International…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…Strategy more farmer-friendly while ensuring the protection of endangered species. The agency continues to engage with stakeholders and expects to finalize the strategy by August 30. Brian German Ag News…
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…too late and the thrips had already been damaging the crop. This year, growers appear to be gearing up in case it is another bad season. “Going into this spring,…
Climate Change and Farming
…own before going into research. She brought her farming background into the conversation. Climate Change and Farming Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…