…important source of energy for U.S. farms. While U.S. natural gas futures prices have fallen sharply recently, CoBank says higher prices and increased volatility could be on the long-term horizon…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for the programs includes cooperative extension programs, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and U.S. government-affiliated research agencies. Both of the programs that are available from the organic organizations are currently…
Almond Matters: Tough Year for Disease Pressure
…Todd Burkdoll said conditions have been favorable for fungal diseases. The higher level of moisture throughout the winter and early spring seasons lends itself to the proliferation of fungal pathogens….
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…mutual organizations, state or local agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Applications will need to be submitted electronically no later than June 20. Project eligibility depends on expanding…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…sales dropped 4.2 percent but were higher than in 2018 and 2020. The value of U.S. potato exports rose across all potato types, resulting in an 11 percent increase over…
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
…said DPR Director Julie Henderson. “We will continue to support grants, funding and other opportunities to expand access to alternatives and decrease the use of higher-risk pesticides to accelerate the…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…experts or mentors. It supports conservation practices required for organic certification and may provide foregone income reimbursement for dips in production during the transition period. Higher payment rates and other…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…frequent reviews by USDA. Other components of the NMPF proposal include a return to the “higher of” Class I mover and updated milk component factors for protein, other solids, and…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental conditions. BASF Technical Service Representative for the Southern San Joaquin Valley, Kevin Caffrey explained there is…
Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February
…Of Ours program here. Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
…higher increased in rural areas from 15 to 21 percent. In the same time span, the share of adults in urban areas with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased from…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…at least go to 10 percent or even quite a bit higher,” Brennan noted. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES WITH WIDER COVER CROP ADOPTION Seed for certain types of cover crops like Merced…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…than 350 independent businesses. The first round of awards prioritizes projects that can have a more immediate impact. “I know that increased costs for fertilizer and other inputs have put…