…out more of the crop. We’d like to save what we’ve got.” The rains came after a relatively quick and even bloom period for California almonds. Freezing temperatures over the…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…the county. The organic survey data is essential for determining the overall economic impact of organic production in the U.S. Survey questionnaires ask organic producers about acreage, sales, production, and…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…significant supplier of ammonia, which Fumasi notes has the most fragile supply chain due to the infrastructure related to production. Prior to Russia invading Ukraine, prices had been projected to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
…NRCS-EQIP Cover Crop Initiative deadline extension and more from the Farm Bill hearing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
Producers still have an opportunity to sign up for a special cover crop initiative that is being offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…you can grow it as a cover crop. Oats are often grown specifically as a companion plant to help control weeds. Plant them with legumes, winter peas, field beans, clover,…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…take up 76 percent of the funding in the farm bill, or more than $325 billion dollars. Though crop security is only 9 percent, or a projected $38 billion, crop…
Almond Update: Industry Members Encouraged to Serve on Board of Directors
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 crop year. Those interested in serving will have until April 1 to submit…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
…release. “Because of Russia’s large fertilizer production and its role as a global fertilizer supplier, the removal of Russian product from the global marketplace will have an impact on supply….
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…supply chain. “Look, our economy roared back faster than almost anyone predicted, but the pandemic meant that businesses had a hard time hiring enough workers to keep up production in…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…supply. Shipping challenges worldwide have made getting imports for specialty crop production incredibly difficult, costly and time-consuming. As significant chemical shortages and delays in receiving products persist, growers and retailers look to…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…increased 31-percent, from roughly 250 million to 329 million in 2019. With more people comes the need for more food. And, more food production could also mean more greenhouse gas…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…of this really was driving global demand. How do we move this supply? That really makes up the bulk of the Almond Board budget.” Elections Underway for 2022-2023 Crop Year…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious…