…provide much-needed security for our agricultural community, ensuring that farms can recover and thrive after disasters.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional funding to help diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. An additional $300 million in funding is going to be made…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…Agricultural Retailers Association stressed the impact of rising costs and inflation on farmers’ margins. The panel called for immediate action to support the agricultural sector, highlighting the need for a…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…to release beneficial organisms in crop tunnels, and $256,093 to address pesticide-resistant Botrytis and explore safer alternatives. Another project, with $353,491 in funding, will use agricultural waste like grape pomace…
China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag
…recovering agricultural production in five provinces. The funds will be used to help curb agricultural losses and to lay the foundation for a solid autumn grain harvest, which would likely…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
…crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-02-24
…obstacles for red meat exports into Canada. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to better understand on-farm conservation practices. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey farmers across the U.S. from August 2024…
NASDA C. E. O. Ted McKinney Discusses Farm Bill
Ag groups are putting pressure on lawmakers to get the Farm Bill passed. About 500 agricultural groups sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees….
Week in Review: The Fight to Keep Farming in Sonoma & Increasing Citricola Scale Challenges
…the year. According to the latest Monterey County Crop Report, adverse weather and flooding took a toll on crop values last year. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural…
USDA Report Highlights Slowing Specialty Crop Trade with China
…tree nut exports have surged nearly 400 percent since 2017, fresh fruit exports have significantly declined from $226 million to $86 million, largely due to improved Chinese domestic production, retaliatory…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
…when looking for agricultural loans for their deep connection to farmers and ranchers,” said Hotchkiss. “Banks are often the first to see changes within balance sheets and cash flows on…
National FFA Members Attend the Washington Leadership Conference
…impact projects to take back to their cities and towns. FFA welcomed a total of 1,610 members from 44 states. Members spent the week with agricultural and leadership professionals, facilitators,…