…nuts, and horticultural products. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis M. Taylor, said the initiative is designed to help smaller exporters navigate foreign market requirements. “ASCE…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
The next generation of ag leaders are playing an important role in shaping the future of farming. California is one of the most vital agricultural regions in the world, and…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…organizations. It identifies hidden fees and unjust or anticompetitive pricing strategies present in the beef market as a case study. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) conducted an investigative study, took…
International Development Through USDA Programs
Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…campaigns to agricultural recycling initiatives. Applications are open from October 9 to November 30, 2024. Interested parties can learn more and apply on NACD’s website or contact Caleb Griffin at…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…will strengthen the California dairy market and enhance research opportunities for students in the agricultural field. “Fresno State continues to grow the next generation of innovative dairymen and women,” he…
California Taskforce Seizes More Than $2.3 Million in Illegal Cannabis
…California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner, and other local partners. Since its creation in 2022, UCETF has seized over $465 million in unlicensed cannabis, targeting illegal…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…initiatives. Today’s third guest is Mark Milam, Senior Editor, Fertilizers, for ICIS. He gives his perspective on the suspended port strike and how could affect the fertilizer industry if workers…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in strawberry production positions this technology as a game changer for the industry. As the agricultural sector continues to evolve, the adoption of advanced technologies…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…homes, businesses, and other non-agricultural areas, allowing only licensed professionals to apply them. The law does not apply to agricultural use of neonicotinoids, which is already regulated, nor to indoor…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
American Agriculture History Minute: Agronomist Played a Key Role in the Green Revolution
…Honor and, later, Presidential Medal of Freedom, all for his work in increasing agricultural production as America continued to grow. Of course, we’re talking about Norman Borlaug, born in America’s…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…2015 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This rule strengthens protections for more than two million farmworkers and pesticide handlers, ensuring their safety from…