…commodities. “As we build back better than we were before, we will continue to support our farmers, ranchers and producers as they overcome the challenges associated with COVID-19, climate change…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts and easy-to-read infographics about U.S. agriculture that can be used in various ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
…action. Imported items have historically had higher violation rates than domestic foods, warranting a higher percentage of commodities to be sampled. When imported foods violate federal standards, the company and…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
…growing as new chemistries for management are slow to develop. Of the 30 confirmed occurrences of resistance in California, 13 of those weeds can often be found in almonds. As…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
…the needle for the industry and perhaps doesn’t work in almonds every single day.” The nominations for each of the achievement awards will be due by Friday, October 15. The…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…meal programs. The funding will help support the procurement of agricultural commodities and help USDA carry out efforts to provide healthy meals to students. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…just production agriculture, which is why in addition to highlighting the top commodities, the county’s report is also focusing on the contribution of the hardworking women in the industry. “We…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…is designed for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue. That includes farming operations with specialty or organic commodities, covering both crops and livestock. The insurance plan…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities will now be eligible for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has established October 12 as the deadline…
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
…of the calendar year. The difference today is that our commodities are coming off the tree and coming off the vine,” LeMay noted. “Our members are having to make difficult…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…new cover crop BMPs can serve as a tool for all growers, despite their previous experience level with cover cropping. “At the beginning of the guide, we have a single-page…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…a later time on-demand on our YouTube channel.” Registration is available online at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s full interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…