…by groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), International Fresh Produce Association, and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. “The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act is an important piece of…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…and very unpredictable,” she said. She said many farmers in Africa are still using basically the same equipment, the same techniques, same crop varieties that were used 50 to 100…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…aim is to encourage the use of organic integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) in nut and fruit farming through the development of practical decision tools based on the research findings. Tools…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
Keeping the U.S. specialty crop industry competitive in a global market is one of the key priorities for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. While not advocating for protectionist policies,…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…to millions of acres. The funds directly contribute to climate mitigation, offer various environmental co-benefits, and enhance access to financial and technical assistance. Producers can employ practices like cover cropping,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…Environment plants, including cuttings, seedlings, and tissue culture. Offer crop insurance coverage through a streamlined application and policy renewal process. Offer new crop insurance coverage specific to the disease risk…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers high production and low prices for major U.S. tree nuts, Tulare County crop…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…samples that have already been collected from previous years,” said Henry. “A lot of diagnostic labs will maintain libraries of sample extracts that cover hundreds of fields over several years.”…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…the 2022 calendar year. The first payment for ODMAP applicants was 75 percent of the calculated assistance. Recognizing ongoing needs, the USDA has approved a second round to cover the…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
Two crop quality reports were recently released, providing insight into wheat crop conditions in California and Arizona. The 2023 Hard Red Wheat & Hard White Wheat report measures the production…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…are also being reported in mandarins, lemons, and other citrus varieties. The CCM Marketing Committee estimates that 30 percent of the navel crop has scarring from citrus thrips. Damage is…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…Company of Sacramento, projects annual pistachio production from now through 2031. As the 2023 crop is being harvested in California, Tootelian’s projections estimate 1.36 billion pounds from 453,750 bearing acres….
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…it, and Price Loss Coverage which is the PLC program, and disaster programs to help them deal with difficult crop yields, markets, and rising input costs. Farmers can’t control the…