Specialty crops are once again getting a special focus in congress with the bipartisan 2024 Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus. Co-chairs include Republicans David Valadao of California and David Rouzer of…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Austin Scott on Legislative Issues
This week we visit with Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA) who tells us why he thinks there should be separate farm and nutrition bills. Each week we highlight essential legislative and…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…the case of bad commodity collapses,” Scott said. There has also long been a debate over if the nutrition title and production titles should be in the same bill. Scott…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…crop industry, which faces challenges due to labor shortages. In a letter addressed to Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and ranking member David Scott, the lawmakers stressed the need for investments…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…Fann from the Almond Board, Abigail Welch from Semios, Thomas Martin from Trécé, Houston Wilson from UC Riverside, David Haviland and Jhalendra [Rijal] from UC ANR, and then Jesse Roseman…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…The announcement has garnered praise from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), highlighting the importance of involving farmers in environmental conversations. “We…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to a recent report from Rabobank. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…and Deputy Secretary during President George W. Bush’s administration. Conner is also a native of Benton County, Indiana. The ruling by U.S. District Court judge David Bury says that the…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
…David Haviland explained some key factors that made 2023 an abnormal year for pest pressures. One critical aspect for effective management of navel orangeworm is a timely harvest. Haviland explained…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. Farmers in the Central…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. The regulation establishes minimum flow requirements to safeguard fish, secure supplies for…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…Euro as well,” said David Magaña, Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance. The strong dollar requires foreign buyers to purchase more expensive U.S. currency before buying…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
…Trice said that advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to have a massive impact across the agricultural sector. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
Several large-scale factors are taking their toll on the farming economy. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that persistent inflation is one critical…