DepositPhotos image Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Logistics in USDA Ag Trade Missions…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…2023. This decision highlights collaborative progress in reducing agricultural emissions while granting more time to meet clean air goals. EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acreage comes from Land IQ, in collaboration with the Almond Board of California (ABC). Land IQ specializes in advanced agricultural analysis, utilizing remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and ground…
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
Farming in Morocco. DepositPhotos image A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…administration seeks to replicate its earlier successes. For California farmers, the stakes are high. The state’s agricultural exports have historically been critical to its economy, and the industry must navigate…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…the USDA. In a recent discussion, Ducheneaux highlighted the value of urban agricultural initiatives in fostering understanding and support for agriculture, especially in areas far removed from traditional farms. Programs…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…demand for quality and safe meat products. U.S. meat exports significantly benefit American farmers and ranchers. According to Hanson, beef exports add $415 per head, while pork exports contribute $65…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…face a struggling agricultural economy.” The American Soybean Association (ASA) highlighted Rollins’ agricultural development degree and farm background, noting her policy experience under the previous Trump administration. ASA President Josh…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Annual…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…degree, Watkins returned to the family farm, balancing agricultural life with a unique career in marketing and education. She frequently appears on Sacramento-area TV stations, showcasing recipes that incorporate almonds…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
BeeHero, a startup founded in 2017 and operating in Israel and California, is using technology to transform agricultural pollination. The company provides precision pollination services, working with both beekeepers and…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
…for both Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) by December 20, 2024. ACEP protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting non-agricultural uses which negatively affect…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…contributions of America’s agricultural community, she urged continued unity and action. “When we are united, we can really make a big impact on hunger.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…