…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…April 4. The purpose of the survey is to get a better understanding of the overall organic industry, through gathering information on certified organic crops and various livestock commodities. “We…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-23-22
…impact of branched broomrape and CA Grown promotional products and ag commodities warmly welcomed in Dubai. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…Disruptions Remain Challenging The walnut outlook report also points out that U.S. walnuts have been one of many commodities impacted by supply chain bottlenecks. California produced record levels of tree…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…Crop Block Grants, and trade promotion. Every five years the Farm Bill is signed into law. It holds key programs for commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, research, credit, forestry, energy, and…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…support stone fruit and orchard commodities pest detection surveys in seven states; and $434,000 for solanaceous plants including the tomato commodity to support surveys in 10 states including California. “With…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…ramping up in recent years to try and limit the spread and impact of the weed. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…a new record, increasing 25 percent over 2020 to a total of $33 billion, making it the most valuable export market. Individual U.S. commodities such as dairy, beef, and soybeans…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. The pilots will provide technical and financial assistance for farmers engaged in climate-smart agricultural practice. Pilots will also…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…agricultural companies to fill empty shipping containers with commodities. Secretary Buttigieg spoke with AgNet West Monday and said there has been a focus nationally on imports of good coming into…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…latest report marks the 30th year of the program. Since it first began, a total of 126 commodities have been tested for acceptable pesticide levels. Food items such as fresh…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…Group.” A total of 121 commodities would be classified within the group, including several new types of beans and peas. The number of subgroups within Crop Group 6 would also…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Requirements: Micro Farm minimizes underwriting and recordkeeping requirements, and producers will not have to report expenses and individual commodities. · Post-production Revenue: Producers can include post-production activities as revenue, such as washing and…