…tool to determine the appropriate level of coverage for their operation. “Dairy producers are the backbone of many agricultural communities across rural America,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…on the biological sector, it provides an opportunity for biological materials to achieve a higher profile in agricultural production. “Organic is one of the areas of agriculture that absolutely needs…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said the decision could set “a bad precedent.” Allowing bumblebees and other insects to be considered for protection under CESA leaves several questions…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
…has been further exacerbated by Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, which reduced exports of the commodities from the Black Sea region. Domestic prices of major grains in 2022 are projected…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
…expand their skill sets and improve job security. The program also helps to develop regional networks to provide better workforce development and training for underserved communities within the agricultural industry….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-14-22
…Field Day, and how a farmer’s non-agricultural background provides him with a unique perspective. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…Supreme Court. “As we’ve contended since 2018, one state should not be able to regulate commerce in another state and set arbitrary standards that lack any scientific, technical, or agricultural…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…have been selected to disperse the grant funding to essential workers. “USDA is committed not only to acknowledging the work of our nation’s essential agricultural and food workers, but also…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
…to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. The investment is meant to expand monitoring efforts on working agricultural lands and evaluate how certain ag practices impact carbon sequestration. “Healthy…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
…figures from the California Cotton Pest Control Board show that acreage was more substantial than previously reported. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…that are protected will fit within the 30×30 parameters. There are also questions about how existing agricultural conservation efforts will be included within the overall 30×30 conservation plan. The strategy…
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nomination of Alexis Taylor as the next Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…