The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $1.77 billion this year for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). With more than 667,000 participants, CRP has dispersed payments to farmers…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…that it is the worst year the industry has seen for lygus. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board. Stay…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…Director, Jonathan Field stresses the importance of industry collaboration to help walnut growers return to profitable levels. Most California walnut farmers need to receive at least 60 to 80 cents…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…the result of a broad coalition of farmers, industry, environmental and other organizations working together with Congress to ensure organic continues to be a dynamic opportunity for growth and able…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…that are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt says the program offers several benefits for growers….
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
Top agricultural economists answer the question of what the upcoming possibilities for new revenue streams for farmers are. The question was posed during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum. National…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…or releveling. One of the other assistance programs that has received an extension is the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Applications for assistance will now be accepted from eligible farmers, ranchers,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-16-23
…agtech advances, and the new revenue streams for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-13-23
…and new revenue streams for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…trying to help our farmers and move a lot of incremental volume,” he said. The work DMI and these two restaurant partners are doing together is going to move a…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…crucial technical assistance and subaward funds to dairy farmers and businesses in their respective regions. The support will encompass essential aspects such as business plan development, marketing, branding, and facilitating…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…editor Dr. Tom Thompson says for example, in Sub-Saharan Africa: “With constrained access to productivity-enhancing tools, farmers are expanding agricultural land into wild lands at an alarming rate,” he said….