…and tribes to protect swimmers from two cyanobacterial toxins produced by harmful algal blooms. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report….
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
…Fruit Association President Ian LeMay explained that the uncertainty at the ports is causing some producers to make some tough decisions. “We’ve been aware of this issue since the beginning…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
A new Dairy Donation Program (DDP) has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new $400 million program is being established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. CALAMP assistance covers a multitude of areas including issues…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State
…believe more are undiscovered. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…expecting the additional CRP acreage that will be enrolled moving forward will cover the expiring acreage. Back in April, USDA made adjustments to CRP to help attract more agricultural producers…
Overall Bankruptcy Rates Dropping
…their number of filings at 235, still had 61 fewer Chapter 12 bankruptcies in the past year, down 21 percent from the previous year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…89.3 million barrels a year ago. The Energy Information Administration says that’s a 35 percent reduction in stocks year-over-year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
A recent study from Cornell University has found no link between increases in the THC content in hemp with environmental or biological stresses. Guidelines from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service note…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). “Farmers and ranchers care deeply about the quality of our crops – nothing is more important than producing safe, nutritious food. So, we must be…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…agriculture. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…Act of 2021 to address maritime shipping challenges is receiving support from the agricultural industry. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
USDA Reports on Farm Computer Usage and Ownership
…2021, 29 percent of farms used the internet to purchase agricultural inputs, which increased five percent from 2019. Additionally, 21 percent of farms used the internet to market agricultural activities,…