…organic groups led by OTA. Other supporters include the National Organic Coalition, the Organic Farmers Association, the Organic Produce Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. International Fresh Produce…
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week
…Israel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week Sabrina Halvorson National…
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
Top agricultural economists answer the question of what the upcoming possibilities for new revenue streams for farmers are. The question was posed during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum. National…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
…Association of the Americas, which is against terminating the agreement and the effect it could have on importers and some businesses. If you missed that, you can always go back…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…vegetation under threat of conversion. Other priorities include cropland or grassland with a high risk of non-agricultural use, and active agricultural rice cultivation on subsiding organic soils. ACEP-WRE offers permanent…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
Lygus problems were particularly challenging for California cotton growers this season. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted that it is the worst…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) is hosting its Annual Conference & Agri Expo North October 15-17 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The CAPCA conference…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…more rural areas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…the American Lung Association to do human health research on soy-based products. The American Lung Association employs a federal lobbyist because they are a trade association. That research would have…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
A scholarship opportunity for veterinary students. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Wolfgang Ehrecke from Pixabay The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA)announced it is accepting…