…and we’re going to be working on the checkoff and those markets. Transportation and hours of service and safety. A lot of the overreach and regulation.” One major concern is…
Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Shutterstock image The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is revising regulations for the inspection and certification of fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to equitably and accurately assess inspection…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…million acres, which contributed to the highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year in the history of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…complexity of transitioning to more sustainable energy sources, especially in agriculture. Lorrie Boyer talks with Bryan Little, chief operating officer for farm employer labor service, which is an affiliated company…
Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition
…Service has updated its child nutrition programs so schools can more easily serve plant-based protein sources like walnuts. Walnut butter has also been added to the foods available in the…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
Shutterstock image UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. VINE Connect Program Open to Applications…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (or APHIS) will provide an additional 3 million electronic identification (EID) tags for U.S…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…areas with limited access to traditional farming conditions and resources. The potential to decentralize populations and foster economic growth in isolated regions is also explored. The episode touches on the…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a new partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund projects that strengthen…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
DepositPhotos image The increased frequency of natural disasters has created a challenging environment for farmers. However, the effects of climate and weather-related disasters are not uniform, varying greatly depending on…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…only as needed. Dr. Spencer Walse from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) explored fumigation methods for both incoming stockpiles and stored products. He emphasized choosing treatments based on specific pest…