…that has already been provided is just the first step of an ongoing process. “This relief is a critical step to stabilize farms and farm families at particular financial risk,…
Microwavable Food More Popular
…type. Concerns over health issues due to the use of preservatives are one of the major challenges impeding the microwavable foods market growth. The frozen food segment will be the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-20-22
…resistance issues with chickweed, and an irrigation technology forum series beginning next month. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…to expedite assistance to distressed borrowers of direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) whose operations face financial risk. USDA: “Work already started” USDA says work…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
…lending programs. IRA Section 22007 directs USDA to provide financial assistance to producers who have experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs and has appropriated $2.2 billion for this purpose….
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. The BWCC, coordinated by the National Cotton Council, annually brings together the U.S. cotton industry to exchange…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…concern among PCAs and growers is ALS-inhibitors. Clark said they agreed that it was a “suspicious occurrence” after assessing production records from where these issues were occurring. Based on the…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…Heuvel noted. “But we don’t want this safety net to get any more generous than it already is because it creates competitive issues between our region and other regions.” Another…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…of agricultural businesses across California,” said California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) President Ian LeMay. “CFFA is also concerned with the idea of a legislative ‘fix’ to the issues in AB…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…support ranging from $5 million to $100 million. The California Dairy Research Foundation will be leading a project to provide financial incentives for producers to adopt climate-smart manure management practices….
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…seem to have developed nicely, the recent heatwave in California may create some issues for the rest of the crop. “Right now, I’m a little bit worried for our later…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…the USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot projects. The project will build markets for climate-smart cotton and provide technical and financial assistance to over 1,000 U.S. cotton farmers to advance…