…in funding support is being provided by NRCS in an effort to improve soil health on agricultural lands through EQIP. Cover crops offer a variety of benefits to producers, including…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…your local agricultural or extension office immediately. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu4VplzANvA The…
Week in Review: Almond Cash Flow Challenges & Opportunities for California Walnuts
…increased IR-4 funding. Biofungicides can plan an important role in mitigating pressures of fungicide resistance. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…federal support to California ports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had partnered with the Port of Oakland to increase storage capacity for agricultural goods. Some industries have been struggling more…
Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
…improving landscapes, such as agricultural lands, grazing lands, wildlife areas, restoration areas, coastal dunes, and urban settings. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Center Providing Plant…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…processing to make agricultural markets more accessible, fair, competitive, and resilient for American farmers and ranchers. “For too long, ranchers and processors have seen the value and the opportunities they…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…record year. Magaña explained that over the last few months, logical challenges have been putting downward pressure on prices. “We’ve seen some relevant declines in exports on walnuts and almonds…
Week in Review: Record Ag Exports & Farmers’ Feelings on WOTUS Revision
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…have been appointed. The Farm Service Agency serves farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural partners through the effective, efficient and equitable delivery of federal agricultural programs. The Agency offers producers a…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…agribusinesses, farm groups and state departments of agriculture seeking to tap new export opportunities. The UAE is a consistent billion dollar plus annual importer of U.S. agricultural goods, with U.S. agricultural…
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
…the first U.S. trade mission in two years. The COVID-19 pandemic halted trips for developing new international markets for U.S. agriculture goods. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….