…of assistance. Track 1 relies on existing federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) data, benefiting over 206,000 producers who received indemnities for losses covered by these…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…instead of specific requirements. Farmers, however, fear the proposal is too prescriptive, making it challenging and expensive to implement conservation practices tailored to specific regions or crop types. The American…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…nation in the value of agricultural production and has the highest hired labor expense among states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…and promote the specialty crop industry, essential for breaking into new markets and increasing market share in regions experiencing growth. The RAPP acknowledges the increasing competition in Asian and African…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…(CWC), partnering with Land IQ, is working to gather accurate data about current walnut acreage in production. CWC CEO, Robert Verloop points out that the USDA estimate may not consider…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…amendments to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, streamlining the process for reviewing and revising organic standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation mandates the USDA…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…needs three years to transition to organic production,” she said. “That’s why it’s really important as we set out and launch the Transition to Organic Partnership Program that the program…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-17-23
…beginning of the ag technology revolution, and the rising costs of strawberry production presenting a challenge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers citrus thrips taking a toll on California production, examples of successful implementation of…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…and that really builds up their populations in non-crop areas in the hills. Then they can move into the valley and eventually end up in cotton,” said Ian Grettenberger, Assistant…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…