…of production and management systems. Key features include loans up to $100,000, repayment terms of 3-10 years, and robust technical assistance. The act addresses the significant start-up costs that new…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…Native Nations farmers and agribusinesses into exporting and foreign market diversification.” Indigenous food production reflects the rich traditions of Native people and continues to be a dynamic component of both…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-04-24
…research is looking at how cover crop production impacts livestock operations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to spur economic growth and job creation in rural communities. The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants will help modernize…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, a new UC study estimates blackberry production costs and an upcoming deadline for…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…from the U.S., European Union, and New Zealand. Fuess surmises that the stagnant demand is because of China’s “domestic-focused initiatives” to improve its milk production, while other Asian countries built…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…specialty crops. “Products like cotton, dairy, dried distillers, grains for animal feed, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts really were some of the leading categories. But I think there…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…market share across several food and ag-related categories, including cotton, dairy, distillers grains, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts,” Taylor noted in a press release. “Through the Vietnam trade…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…in a press release. “Our project aims to increase the consumption of organic by giving consumers access to more credible information about what organic production and processing means, and the…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…help producers transition to organic production. These programs will support the development of new and better markets for domestic organic products, provide hands-on training to producers transitioning to organic production…