The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in initiatives aimed at enhancing outreach to underserved farming communities, expanding access to conservation assistance, and promoting career opportunities in…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…don’t understand that.” He said the farm safety net in the farm bill is vital to keeping America farming. “This safety net is a level of pricing if the price…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…risky business. We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses.” …
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…to the escalating demand for genetically modified (GM) crops, which possess advantageous traits like insect tolerance and herbicide tolerance. The global organic farming market is projected to expand to $287.83…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…resort. It has become increasingly more important over the past decade with California experiencing historic wildfires and many farming operations encountering difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage. “Farmers and ranchers have…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…growers through the program. Additionally, 11 percent of all BDG acreage is Bee Friendly Farming certified. Sonke notes that OSIP is also a complementary component of the Blue Diamond USDA…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…using environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring worker well-being, contributing to healthy communities and maintaining economic viability. We expect the remaining crop to be available for retailers and foodservice operators who…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…been a better time to build or expand a Worm Farming business. The world is craving sustainable waste reduction and highly productive organic growing methods. Prices have never been higher…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…part of an ongoing effort to keep borrowers farming, remove obstacles that currently prevent many borrowers from returning to their land, and improve the way that USDA approaches borrowing and loan…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the rough watermelon season, a macro economic look at the factors impacting farming,…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…Tomatoes report looks at production in the Sacramento Valley and Northern Delta. Costs and figures are based on a hypothetical farming operation consisting of 3,500 leased acres. A total of…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…the AGI limitation for farms that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices such as agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural…