The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has released its recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. A letter was also sent to Agriculture Committee leadership in the U.S. House of…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
…available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
…at all. EPA recently denied a request to extend the comment period that was made by several organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, Rodenticide Task Force, and National Pest…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-26-23
…upcoming ABC board of directors elections, and how the debt ceiling issue could cause problems for the the development of the Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these…
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
…“Farm Bill 2023: Trade and Horticulture.” The hearings will focus on the trade and horticulture titles of the farm bill. The first hearing will include testimony from USDA’s Alexis Taylor,…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…to look into the high prices of eggs and possible price gouging. Farm Action is a farmer-led advocacy organization that sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan to share…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
…terms of production at record high prices, this was our lowest lemon year of production in a number of years, at very low prices. So, it evens out in the…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…found to the large overwintering colony losses that have been plaguing honey bees and causing so much concern among beekeepers, and farmers, especially almond producers, during the last 15 years….
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…enforcement authority to reinforce the trust of consumers, farmers, and those transitioning to organic production.” Groups including the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomed the…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…acres in Ventura County. “We were fortunate that these storms came at a time when most farms are dormant and thus farm worker jobs have had minimum impact,” said CSC…