…America. In terms of money, the microwavable foods market share is expected to increase by $37.24 billion from 2021 to 2026. Consumers do still have some concerns about this food…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
…of finances. Yield Lab Asia Pacific invested in DiMuto to help farmers “do more with less” and adapt to a growing population and increasing environmental stresses. Finally, Gary and Claire…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum,…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…Resources (UC ANR), the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation coalition, and multiple universities all helped bring the event together. UC ANR Chief Innovation Officer, Gabe Youtsey said that they received…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…a year like this where water is very scarce for growers and a lot of growers are looking at not just this year, but into the future what their water…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…tool to determine the appropriate level of coverage for their operation. “Dairy producers are the backbone of many agricultural communities across rural America,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux…
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
…Bees Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
During a call with ag media, Tuesday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed plans to help farmers with USDA loans who are struggling to make their payments. “Through no fault…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…and soil moisture conditions, hybrids perform best under high input systems. With help from a new four-year, $1.5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, a team…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…for the future. “What are the areas that are going to be identified where these four species exist? Are we going to be able to be farming by those? Is…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on how it should implement Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The provision aims to assist the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and forest…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
…percent in fiscal year 2022. USDA’s International Food Security Assessment model estimates how food prices and incomes affect food demand and access in 77 low- and middle-income countries. Food security…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
…Grant amounts that have been awarded range between $100,000 and $800,000. Some of the organizations to receive grants include the African American Farmers of California, Farmworkers Institute of Education, and…