The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
…was filed in support of the legal challenge to Prop 12. The brief was filed by a group of industry organizations including the National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s Beef…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The final rule has been crafted using feedback from agricultural stakeholders and others. “NRCS has prioritized the…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…romaine testing requirements. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) sent a letter to Canadian health officials detailing issues with the new restrictions. CPMA is estimating a decline in trade of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-14-20
…of grapes, and how satellite imagery is improving western water conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…into their farms. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag About the Author…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a white paper detailing how federal policy can best support organic production. The ‘Advancing Organic to Mitigate Climate Change’ paper details the value…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
…recently signed continuing resolution has provided the Commodity Credit Corporation with replenished funding. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each week, subscribe to the newsletter….
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…U.S. while assisting smaller operations. The bill is generating positive responses from several industry groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, National Bison Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and National Farmers…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service has germplasm repositories in Miami, Florida, and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The potential issue with field repositories is that the trees are still vulnerable…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…at a high price. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame About…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. Provisions include updates to the Packer and Stockyards Act and creating opportunities for small processors and cooperatives. The bill would direct the ISDA to provide Congress with…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified five priority watershed areas to receive resources and support. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), agricultural producers…