…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
Two pieces of specialty crop legislation were recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bills are being supported by various agricultural organizations representing the specialty crop industry. A…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
…dairy producers and processors in California, Oregon, and Washington. A total of $300,000 is being made available in the current grant cycle. “In this round for new or used equipment,…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species that will improve the environmental health and quality of the land. “Grassland CRP is a pretty cool program. It is…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…projects are expected to create at least 1.7 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity. “Water is essential to every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses…
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported the discovery of 20 flies near the city of Santa Clarita. It marks the first-ever quarantine for the pest in the Western Hemisphere….
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…the AGI limitation for farms that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices such as agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…Beef Association, Ethan Lane. She also spoke to the Congresswoman who introduced the amendment – Victoria Spartz of Indiana. In this week’s AgNet Weekly, you’ll hear first from Ethan Lane…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
…can provide support for producers looking to apply for CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…the General CRP signup. More than 465,800 acres have also been submitted so far for this year’s Continuous CRP. Grassland CRP offers an opportunity for agricultural producers and private landowners…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay (NCBA/WASHINGTON, D. C./July 26, 2023) — Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer, responded to attacks…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…same time inspiring a next generation of students and scientists who will help us meet tomorrow’s agricultural challenges.” The funding will be used to support research, Extension, and educational projects….
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, says it simply wasn’t necessary. Ethan Lane Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA “The amendment that was offered by…