…Feed Industry’s collaboration on global sustainability and the cotton outlook updates in the latest WASDE report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
U.S. Helping to Feed the World
…long prided itself in our ability to feed the world. Administration leaders have taken another step to do just that. U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International…
Finding Trends in Food Production
…impacting how food is produced in North America. From producing more with less environmental impact to advanced food traceability to help maintain consumer trust to artificial intelligence enabling insights-driven farming,…
Renewed Enforcement Discretion for Certain FSMA Requirements for Cotton
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending enforcement discretion for certain Food Safety Modernization Act requirements as they pertain to cotton. Because cottonseed is widely used as dairy…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…serves as an initial roadmap for making sure our programs and services are accessible, especially to historically underserved communities and to those who need them most.” “To maintain public trust,…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…American Farmland Trust, Paul Lum will also be providing information about regional incentive opportunities they offer related to water use and water supply reliability. Programs Coordinator for the East Stanislaus…
Week in Review: Drought Conditions Back to 2015 Levels & Cotton Acreage and Prices Up
DWR personnel have indicated that current snow levels and water conditions are similar to those seen during the height of the last drought. Cotton acreage is expected to increase to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-05-22
…survey of the season which is comparable to 2013 and 2015 numbers, also cotton acreage is up and with record prices but falls short of reaching full potential due to…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…industries, and farms,” said Thomas Birmingham, general manager of Westlands Water District. “We look forward to the new collaborative governance and trust building that will occur through decision-making processes in…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…2023 Farm Bill begins to be developed, Batcha explained that it offers an opportunity to further strengthen the organic sector. “We know that consumers recognize and trust the USDA organic…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-22-22
…Dubai trade trip a large success for California Grown, and recent events allowed consumers to put trust in American agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…the practice may have on harvest. Crum said that having a solid termination strategy and mowing protocol will alleviate any potential impact on harvest. Growers will, however, want to weigh…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…