A new Dairy Donation Program (DDP) has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new $400 million program is being established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. CALAMP assistance covers a multitude of areas including issues…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…expecting the additional CRP acreage that will be enrolled moving forward will cover the expiring acreage. Back in April, USDA made adjustments to CRP to help attract more agricultural producers…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
A recent study from Cornell University has found no link between increases in the THC content in hemp with environmental or biological stresses. Guidelines from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service note…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…California and other states have already implemented similar restrictions for the material. The announcement has raised several questions from multiple agricultural groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…Act of 2021 to address maritime shipping challenges is receiving support from the agricultural industry. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
USDA Reports on Farm Computer Usage and Ownership
…2021, 29 percent of farms used the internet to purchase agricultural inputs, which increased five percent from 2019. Additionally, 21 percent of farms used the internet to market agricultural activities,…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products for the costs of obtaining or maintaining organic certification under the USDA’s National Organic Program. Eligible producers include any certified producers or…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said agriculture is not in a position to take on added energy costs. “To people who are paying the highest electric rates…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…a variety of agricultural industries. More than 100 agricultural organizations and businesses have signed a letter of support for the bill authored by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. Signatories include the…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…broadband improvements. Many rural and agricultural organizations were supportive of the recent Senate action, after calling for improvements to broadband access for some time. In his weekly column, American Farm…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…beginning new terms to help oversee ABC’s support of one of California’s most important agricultural crops. Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Board members, whose terms officially began Aug. 1,…
The Western View: My Apple Watch Saved My Life
…Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…essential, especially during such a trying year. San Luis Obispo (SLO) County recently released its 2020 report and AgNet West had the opportunity to speak with Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer…