…producing fresh fruits and vegetables, which can hurt both producers and consumers,” USDA APHIS Deputy Administrator for the Plant Protection and Quarantine program, Mark Davidson said in a press release….
Week in Review: Avoiding Citrus Thrip Damage & Delays to Clean Truck Check
The citrus industry is making preparations to hopefully avoid another bad year for citrus thrips. The California Air Resources Board is delaying the smog check component of the program for…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on additional funding to support a citrus breeding program and differing opinions…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…Service program in Florida, focusing on varieties optimized for Florida. Collaboration between Florida, California, and the University of California’s citrus breeding program will benefit California growers. The program’s location in…
US Sugar Production Strong
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute recently released its 2024 Outlook for U.S. Agriculture (.pdf). They project that American sugar production remains strong and expect production…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have expressed disappointment. IFPA emphasizes the positive impact the…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…States. Beth Sauerhaft, President and CEO of AFT said that the program is “critical because it is going to strengthen the U.S. agricultural sector by providing a stronger domestic market…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
A requirement under the Clean Truck Check program has been pushed back. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is delaying the smog check component of the program for an additional…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…20-year period,” he said. Learn more on the Market Intel page at fb.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower Sabrina Halvorson National…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…of Agriculture representatives, aiming to tap into India’s growing economy as the world’s fifth-largest. Taylor highlights India’s rising middle class, familiar with American food products, presenting an opportunity for U.S….
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…program here. Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…said during a call with reporters. “To me, food security is national security. We need to think of it that way. We need to always be able to feed ourselves…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…Opportunity for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), Quality Samples Program (QSP), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP). These programs…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
California prune growers will soon have new prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. The UC Yolo Gold and J2N varieties offer…