Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers using biofungicides to help manage resistance, the deadline to enroll for safety net…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…Development is making $150 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding available through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). USDA is offering grants of up to $25 million each to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding support for important water-related programs, an industry action plan to combat the…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…are centered on increasing interests in plant-based proteins. Trends towards more plant-based items being offered in restaurants provide for potential growth in demand. The report also notes that California acreage…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…the trade relationship between the two countries, as well as the health and safety of all personnel. “The safety of our USDA inspectors is paramount. We are grateful that both…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…strong safety net through the administration of farm commodity and disaster programs. Additionally, through conservation programs, FSA continues to preserve and protect natural resources and provides credit to agricultural producers…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…peach twig borer and then, later on, get into navel orangeworm as the season progresses and the heat units increase. But right now, I would be watching, right after petal…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
…plan. Devol highlighted several considerations growers and orchard managers should keep in mind when looking at their irrigation systems. “Are the filters clean? Do you need to clean the screens?…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…on the following topics to form their Farm Bill conversations including, agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resiliency, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…ESA in 1974, the gray wolf population has seen tremendous recovery, exceeding recovery goals by 300 percent. NCBA and PLC say they plan to continue to fight for science-based decisions…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…Produce Safety, shares the steps needed to 1) build a safe space to speak about food safety experiences; 2) be a resource for the industry when it comes to sensitive…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…to reduce residue issues, as well as increase plant health and yield. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that the program takes a comprehensive look at…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
Ships at the Port of Oakland Photo by Guillaume Merle on Unsplash U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of…