The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024….
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow released the below statement following a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Democrats and Democratic…
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
By bodnarphot/DepositPhotos image Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lets us know about a new report showing food price inflation at a near standstill. Listen to Gary Crawford’s This…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
(USDA/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and…
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
New regulations for plastics in the European Union (EU) and Canada will impact American ag exporters. Canada’s Federal Plastic Registry, effective in 2025, mandates reporting from plastic resin manufacturers, product…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…the almond industry, whether it’s almond quality and food safety, or the organic advisory panel, you can even sit in on the finance and audit committee,” Hillman explained. “There’s lots…
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
By _mackflix/DepositPhotos image USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Corn Sees Bearish Outlook Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry,…
Water Year 2023 Provides Benefits to State’s Groundwater Supplies
The California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The data show that California achieved…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…a press release. “Demand for California almonds around the globe continues to grow and our almond farmers constantly deliver on producing high quality California almonds to meet that demand.” The…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, reaching out to nearly 3,000 producers in California…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA expects a larger California almond crop. Plus, we hear from an expert…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased…