…their own operations. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows most manure applied to U.S. cropland, 78 percent, comes from animals raised on the same operation. Meanwhile, 14 percent…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…conducting research in the space that they operate in.” The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act would make several changes to checkoff programs including adding audits of the programs…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…wall of opposition to these outside forces trying to prevent the producers from promoting their own products and conducting research in the space that they operate in.” In response to…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…Aug. 11, 2023. To apply, producers should contact FSA at their local USDA Service Center. To complete the ODMAP application, producers must certify to pounds of 2022 milk production or to…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…The agency will also allocate funds for joint research and academic work to inform future cases. The initiative aims to enhance state attorneys general’s capacity to assess competition and consumer…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…of spotted wing drosophila (SWD). It would also advance research on the invasive insect that is hurting fruit growers and their crops across the country. Spotted-Wing Drosophila University of Georgia…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…research on Luna UCR was supported by funding from the California Avocado Commission. “In the last three years, the program has been supported by Eurosemillas which is a company based…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Every dollar invested in agriculture research has a $20 return,” Senator Brown said in a press release. “That’s why the Organic Science and Research Investment…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable farming practices and workforce development. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…for classifying PIPs, which will take effect on July 31. EPA has indicated that it will reduce costs of development, and therefore encourage increased research. However, a letter was sent…