…America and the Caribbean, and South and Southeast Asia. “Through international engagement and partnerships, ASTA will continue to advocate globally on policy issues that affect the seed sector’s ability to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…vertical farming in remote areas, enhancing food security and reducing dependence on imports. He specifically talks about a new partnership with a vertical farming company and how they will grow…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) Program (NOW) is a cooperative project between the California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s Integrated Pest…
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
…California farmers are at the heart of global food production, but staying ahead requires constant innovation. To meet this challenge, Vine Connect bridges the gap between innovation and application by…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…agreements with state agencies, commissions, or departments responsible for agriculture, commercial food processing, seafood, or food system and distribution activities or commerce activities in states or U.S. territories. These investments…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…location. Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture To pinpoint where these events are having the greatest impact on farmers and the nation’s food supply, researchers at TraceOne, a company specializing…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…and producers have meaningful input in the agency’s decisions. The approach aims to promote greater equity by closing gaps in program participation and helping build resilient, sustainable food systems in…
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
…will be focusing on certain individuals. Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry “You’ll be looking at those individuals who pose a national security threat, a…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…the continued stability of the nation’s food supply and rural economies,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Farm Bill Extension The one-year extension of the farm bill provides a temporary safety…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…Bird Flu Management plans for agriculture operations. Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Mark Cady, Senior Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Food and Agriculture and President of the California Chapter…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…soybean, and dairy producers highlighted significant revenue losses, prompting targeted financial assistance. While some sectors have rebounded, others continue to struggle with volatile market conditions and global trade disruptions. The…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
…align with a current global trend of supporting more plant-based sources of protein. “One of them is to consume more protein that come from vegetable sources. They recommended we increase…