Cooling temperatures appear to be helping the citrus season move forward. Crop volume is expected to be down slightly for this year, but producers are excited about the quality. President…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
…sphere are considered in Category III. CDFA is seeking input regarding veterinary shortages from producers, veterinarians and clinics, and any other stakeholders by Wednesday, November 4. About the Author Brian…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…for connecting organic producers with specialized assistance and industry resources. Wilson explained the institute holds tremendous potential for building out research areas and advancing the entire organic industry. “There’s a…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…of the 2018 Farm Bill. Changes to the program have been made with input from agricultural producers and a variety of industry stakeholders. More than 600 comments were submitted since…
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…but it will be within the Syngenta Crop Protection business. The acquisition expands Syngenta’s overall strategy to provide a broad array of diverse product options for producers. “The combination of…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…$7 billion in payments to producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides agricultural producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…Spread Investigation Report that was released in July. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach pointed out three areas to improve upon to help producers. Initiatives focusing…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…with USDA in developing the ARC and PLC Decision Tool to help producers make more informed choices about coverage. Producers interested in enrolling are encouraged to contact their local FSA…
Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat in Appeal Court
…and the National Pork Producers Council. The NAMI filing was rejected by the 9 circuit U.S. Court. Supporters of Prop 12 are calling this recent court ruling a win. In…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
A new effort called the Net Zero Initiative was recently introduced to help dairy producers improve environmental stewardship practices. The initiative was launched by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…against the implementation of Prop 12. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are also challenging the measure in court. The suit that was…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
Efforts to invalidate California’s Proposition 12 continue to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation are challenging Prop 12 in the U.S. Court of…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…rule for CSP is available on the Federal Register. CSP helps producers enhance conservation activities on their lands while working towards USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda. The program is offered in…