…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income to increase by $13.5 billion or 8.7 percent from 2021. Net cash farm income is gross cash income minus…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…are identified as key priorities for the industry. Natural resources and issues of climate were also noted as core principles for SCFBA. The alliance suggests adjusting eligibility requirements for conservation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
…of organic production is pushing the need for more grower resources and the federal milk order is worth about an extra $1/cwt for California producers. Tune in to the show…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
…2020 and $12.4 billion in 2021. The declines were partly due to many schools transitioning to the Summer Food Service Program and creating the temporary Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program….
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
Growers will have more resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help support pollinator health and habitat. A grant of $1.7 million from the USDA’s Natural Resources…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production…
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
…closely with the California Tomato Research Institute (CTRI) in the development of informational resources for industry members. “This is version one – draft version – because this is being developed…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
Image by Alexander Gresbek from Pixabay USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the interest expense ratio of farms was 0.04 in 2020, remaining in line with the long-term trend and initial…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…detail long-term activities that can be supported through the drought response funding. Increased conservation and efficiency measures, forest restoration, along with groundwater development and recycling will all play a critical…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers why the NCGA thinks California’s new vehicle requirements are a missed opportunity, conservation…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
California is receiving more than $23.4 million for specialty crop support for Fiscal Year 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the funding…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…food and fiber we all depend on,” Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Terry Cosby said in a statement. Conservation Innovation Grants come in two programs: Classic and On-Farm…
Week in Review: California Farm Bill Priorities & Genetic Approaches to Tomato Pest
…pest. President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, with substantial investments in conservation. A new Organic Transition Initiative is being supported by an investment…