…million dollars to support the specialty crop sector in some of the unique challenges they have to export products around the world,” she said. “Oftentimes, while they’re high-value agricultural sectors…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…The global food import bill is forecast to reach a new high of $2 trillion in 2023. High-income and upper-middle-class countries are expected to lead the increase. Other challenges include…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…College. He credits FFA with playing a significant role during high school and continuing to be influential in his future success. Alex Garcia from Hope Mills, North Carolina, who is…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…Sisk Dam, currently a 382-foot high earthfill embankment, is set to undergo a transformative 10-foot crest elevation. This strategic expansion, complementing an ongoing seismic safety enhancement project, is poised to…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…the past 15 years, with a high point of 141,000 acres in 2008. Trees per acres have been increasing over the same period. The past three seasons have experienced smaller…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…organic sector, valued at over $60 billion in the U.S. and encompassing a variety of products, has shown steady growth, with consumers increasingly valuing high standards, environmentally friendly practices, and…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…Soybean Association, representing nearly 1,500 farmers, submitted a letter urging the EPA to withdraw the strategy. Farmers expressed concerns about insufficient compliance options, potential high costs, and the detrimental impact…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…availability for environmental purposes, and through safeguarding safe drinking water and maintaining high water quality standards. “This law puts a spotlight on groundwater as a climate change hero by providing…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…targets highly organic soils to optimize carbon sequestration and restore wetlands. ACEP-ALE focuses on protecting croplands and grasslands from non-agricultural uses. Priority areas include lands classified as grassland or native…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…ag lands facing non-agricultural use threats, and state-specific priorities. For Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), priorities include lands with high organic carbon, lands to be restored and managed as forests, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers high production and low prices for major U.S. tree nuts, Tulare County crop…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…when looking at the real estate market. The current state of the ag land market is resilient, and the demand for high-quality farmland remains strong in the face of higher…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…than usual. Additionally, issues like geese predation and flooding adversely affected fields in specific areas. Cooler temperatures during the growing season also played a role in delaying crop growth, with…