The citrus industry is making preparations to hopefully avoid another bad year for citrus thrips. The California Air Resources Board is delaying the smog check component of the program for…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…Service program in Florida, focusing on varieties optimized for Florida. Collaboration between Florida, California, and the University of California’s citrus breeding program will benefit California growers. The program’s location in…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…authenticity and credibility for the American consumer.” Funds coming to AFT through the certification program will support the initiatives of the Trust, including technical resources and advisory services to aid…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has made a significant decision regarding the Tulare Lake Subbasin. After a lengthy meeting, the SWRCB placed the subbasin on probationary status over…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…mitigation requirements for farmers who already employ voluntary practices to minimize pesticide runoff or operate in areas with naturally low runoff potential. Additionally, the EPA acknowledges the need for more…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
A requirement under the Clean Truck Check program has been pushed back. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is delaying the smog check component of the program for an additional…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Chase Heineman (HY-neh-man), director of industry affairs for AFBF, says Farm Bureau wants to ensure they have the resources to…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…also important for our producers. They’ve faced special challenges ranging from natural disasters, climate change, pests, diseases, and complexities related to market access,” Costa said. “These products, if you think…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently published the Notices of Funding…
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
…the fifth-largest export market, valued at over $339 million in 2023. Efforts by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service improved perceptions of American cotton and provided evidence on boll weevil eradication, culminating…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…U.S. Department of Agriculture is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced Tuesday that it is canceling the July Cattle report and discontinuing the Cotton Objective Yield Survey and all County Estimates for Crops and…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
…and years.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals through July 2. NRCS is simplifying RCPP processes and implementation, with an online portal and webinars to provide…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
Measurements taken by the Department of Water Resources show that the California snowpack has hit the historical average. Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing since 2020, while…