…aluminum. Turkey is one of the latest markets for U.S. almonds, the vast majority being grown in California. The state is responsible for 80 percent of global almond production. The…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
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New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…get sick,” said Newsom. “We’re making it known that the health and wellbeing of workers and their families is of the utmost importance for California’s future.” While the primary objective…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
In a significant move to aid farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a relief program worth over $3 billion. Eligible producers…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
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AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
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Week in Review: New Pest for Tree Nuts & MRL Concerns in Citrus
…nuts. President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said certain markets can be more challenging than others for MRL standards. The walnut industry may be poised for a…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
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Details of Household Food Security Report
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Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
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New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…for the new Speaker. “AFBF congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on his election to Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has a strong history of supporting America’s farmers and ranchers, which…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…Soybean Association, representing nearly 1,500 farmers, submitted a letter urging the EPA to withdraw the strategy. Farmers expressed concerns about insufficient compliance options, potential high costs, and the detrimental impact…