…awareness because undetected egg masses could hatch, leading to adult lanternflies appearing in late summer or early fall. That could have significant repercussions for the winegrape industry, as the pest…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…the trade dispute. But when she comes into office later this fall, maybe she will reevaluate the country’s position on GMO corn.” Fatka explains there has been some progress already…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) praised the farm bill framework for its investments in specialty crops, which are crucial for American agriculture and public health. The SCFBA called for further bipartisan…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries….
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…in an effort to get MRLs that are supportive of facilitating trade for specialty crops. “The 4th project is around quick reference sheets for specialty crops to really develop some…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…a volume issue, but that’s at least part of the story,” he explained. “The values of agricultural imports are rising and then alternatively, export values continue to fall.” As for…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…trade barriers hindering U.S. exports of specialty crops. Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding markets for U.S. producers, the initiative will support projects focused on overcoming trade obstacles…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…specialty crops. “Products like cotton, dairy, dried distillers, grains for animal feed, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts really were some of the leading categories. But I think there…
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in California
…the case. “The majority are family farms. There may be one group of farms that might fall under our corporate structure, but for the most part they are locally owned…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…second-largest crop on record. While large crops have presented challenges in the past, there is optimism for improved opportunities for California almonds. “In prior years where we had a large…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the online survey together. The goal is to see what kind of biologicals, microbials, or other biological pesticides are being used in various crops in California. “It will help us…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…usually do a pretty good job of controlling them.” Growers are also encouraged to consider leaffooted plant bugs are part of their pest management programs. Burkdoll explained that they can…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
…focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…for crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling, and state organic program fees (California only). Organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses…