Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a…
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…the farm, agricultural exports supported an additional $43.6 billion in business activity beyond the value of the agricultural exports themselves. The impact starts at the farm through purchases of inputs…
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
…that acreage declined 1.2 percent from 2021. Another report from Land IQ also indicated a slight increase in bearing acreage over the same time period. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing…
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
…agricultural literacy more accessible to students across the country, with a focus on rural classrooms. The lessons are part of the Agriculture and Rural Communities Collection, available for free to…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…Governor Gavin Newsom made some significant administrative adjustments in response to the influx of storm systems that came through California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…groups point out that support for agricultural research, education, and extension is vital for the continued success of the American ag industry. “The U.S. cannot rebuild our agricultural research prominence…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…viable path and ultimately succeed as thriving agricultural businesses.” Borrowers who received these automatic payments include Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct loan borrowers whose interest exceeded principle owed on outstanding…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
…clip since the beginning of COVID-19. A World Bank report says that clouds the prospective growth of approximately two-thirds of the developing economies that depend on exports. The Commodity Markets…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing Matters coalition…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
The PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household,…
Week in Review: Wet Weather Allows for Full Allocations & ‘Screams’ for More Storage
…guidance for milk alternatives is reopening after an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Hemp Report Shows Considerable Drop in Acreage and Value
…USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The National Hemp Report from NASS shows the collective value of all U.S. hemp production was $238 million in 2022. That total was $824…