…Harden said in a press release. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s focus on continuing to find additional ways to tackle this concern.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be providing payments for…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…and DWR, along with the federal and state fish agencies, have been coordinating throughout the winter to address increasingly challenging hydrologic conditions for environmental flows and water supply,” Reclamation Regional…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
…(IGA) in an animal intended for human consumption has received such a determination. However, Animal Genomics, and Biotechnology Specialist at UC Davis, Alison Van Eenennaam explains that the determination is…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…needs are, we can have success in working with FDA,” said York. “FDA has their needs met as an agency to protect consumer health. And we as an industry find…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…predatory insects. The USDA’s Plant Protection and Quarantine Program, also known as PPQ, with the help of funding from the Plant Protection Act, PPQ has launched a major survey to…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…barriers faced by all borrowers, especially those in economic distress, new and beginning, socially disadvantaged or otherwise underserved producers,” Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Zach Ducheneaux said in…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…receive it an opportunity to impact the industry,” said Buysse. The survey data is used in a variety of ways. USDA’s Risk Management Agency incorporates survey information in evaluating crop…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
Producers still have an opportunity to sign up for a special cover crop initiative that is being offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…security like insurance and price loss coverage programs, often gets public scrutiny. Not all commodities qualify for Title I protection. Among those that don’t are many of California’s fruit and…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
…taprooted weeds, you will end up with lots more taprooted plants. Niche-Fillers, such as White Clover or Crabgrass, take up empty space left unoccupied by changes in environmental conditions. Opportunists,…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…environmental regulations that resulted in plant shutdowns and saw raw material shortages, both of which caused production to become unpredictable and challenged planning. This fragility overseas led to increased ocean…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-01-22
…new series’ season, EPA’s chlorpyrifos ruling and organic fertilizers helping provide significant soil nutrition benefits. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
