…their land under contract and, in the spirit of stewardship, agree to establish and maintain prescribed conservation practices for the life of contract.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has made…
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
…to improve early detection of emerging animal diseases. This is Christy Loiacano, coordinator of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…potential buyers, receive detailed market briefings from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and industry experts, and partake in site visits. During the visit to Singapore, Under Secretary Taylor will meet with…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
…Santa Clarita area. CDFA is coordinating with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to address the ongoing fruit fly issues. APHIS is working on safeguarding measures and restrictions…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), attributed to the removal of walnut orchards during the past season. The WBA emphasizes the improved quality of the 2023 harvest, with many growers…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More than 667,000 participants received payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…amendments to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, streamlining the process for reviewing and revising organic standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation mandates the USDA…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-18-23
…County being the top producing state in the nation and USDA’s organics program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week
…Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum….
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…that are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt says the program offers several benefits for growers….
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…brands, this disparity tends to grow quickly when the discount on generic or store-brand foods is doubled from 15 percent to 30 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting….
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…ability to sell those services or sell those environmental benefits,” he said. “So, I do think that there’s an opportunity there. I do think it takes USDA and USDA is…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…ranchers who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. The deadline to request records from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications has also been…