Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. More than 30 agribusinesses and farm organizations are joining U.S. Department of…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3-D. More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…have worked diligently to help agricultural producers bounce back from devastating natural disasters as well as the coronavirus pandemic through an extensive suite of programs,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…has invested $2.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 to support agricultural research, education, and Extension. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
BASF Financing Program
…Scott Kay VP, US Agricultural Solutions, BASF, says “Even before the pandemic and most recent economic challenges, BASF, and its retail partners have focused on the needs of farmers doing…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…assessment rate for California producers has recently been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority over pesticide products. The coalition notes that the statute governing pesticides, the Federal Insecticide,…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…can provide a comparable degree of protection. Deeper soil injections are being presented as an example. DPR had worked with pesticide applicators and county agricultural commissioners on a pilot project…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Partnership Program · $1.4 billion – Agricultural Conservation Easement Program · $1 billion – Conservation Technical Assistance NRCS is asking for public input on to how to best maximize benefits for climate…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Credit Union Convention Center. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said one of the sessions is called International Horticultural and Global Tree…
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
…students pursuing careers at the ranch, in meat science, in a research lab, or supporting agricultural business and marketing. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes students for the commitment and energy…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…18-31, before most grocery store chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, the average per-pound feature price for whole frozen…
Export Exchange Success
…buyers attending the Export Exchange took the buying opportunities very seriously,” says USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says, “Exports of U.S. grains and…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…The lawmakers raised concern that ocean carriers could continue with the practice of neglecting American exports unless FMC actively works against the practice. “Foreign businesses’ and ocean carriers’ access to…