…positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…percent of beginning farms achieve an annual production value of more than $1 million. Among farms with at least $10,000 in production, principal operators of beginning farms were 43 years…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
The NRCS is investing $75 million to assist producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will dedicate…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-07-23
…massive flooding sits in Tulare orchards, and the cotton industry’s top priorities for the next Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…Forage Production Technologies.” The report points out several statistics that help quantify the environmental impact of modern dairy practices in North America. As milk yield increased 19 percent over the…
Is U.S. Losing Trade Competitiveness?
…and exports-to-production ratios indicate the United States is still the top exporter of corn, tree nuts, and cotton. However, it also says other competitors have gained shares in the global…
Week in Review: Flooding Crisis for San Joaquin Valley Dairy Farmers and Central Coast Growers
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. The continuing series of California storms is having a dire impact on agricultural production…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-24-23
…Matters episode by Valent U.S.A., funding hopes for SJV water blueprint priorities and trends in California ag production based on the Census of Ag data. Tune in to the show…
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
…Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) said WOTUS places additional burdens on farmers and will continue to drive up costs of production. NCBA indicated…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
The continuing series of California storms is having a dire impact on agricultural production in several areas of the state. Most notably, in the Watsonville and Salinas areas where a…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…Pest Management Roadmap for California that was released earlier in the year. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said the move towards more…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-20-23
…production and the mixed forecast for tree nut exports in 2023. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…production continues to increase. The fertilizer industry is innovating to meet those demands and legislation like the Plant Biostimulant Act will allow that innovation to reach growers.” About the Author…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers cost of production being on the top of farmers’ minds, the possibility of…