…California. Each initiative offers $500,000 statewide for agricultural producers. Eligible operations in specific counties can apply for either initiative by contacting their local NRCS Service Center by May 24. “These…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-29-24
…the latest water allocation, and sugar producers have an issue with USDA’s latest nutrition standards for school meals. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…undergo testing at approved laboratories within the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) before any interstate movement. APHIS will be reimbursing producers for the cost of testing at NAHLN laboratories….
Voices of the Valley: The Nuts and Bolts of Almonds with Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing
…by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
…symptoms of infection should be put in isolation. Producers are being encouraged to work with their veterinarians if cows are displaying signs of infection. While more is continuing to be…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…producing fresh fruits and vegetables, which can hurt both producers and consumers,” USDA APHIS Deputy Administrator for the Plant Protection and Quarantine program, Mark Davidson said in a press release….
US Sugar Production Strong
…America’s sugar beet growers are planting their crops, while California’s growers have started their harvest. Sugarcane producers in southern states are finishing their harvest. USDA is forecasting a near-record production…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have expressed disappointment. IFPA emphasizes the positive impact the…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…American agricultural consumption. Intended for both raw products and consumer-packaged goods, the producers undergo the certification process if at least 95 percent of the ingredients are sourced from American farms. …
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kara Timmins, Communications Manager. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…he said. 2022 marks the lowest U.S. agricultural greenhouse gas emissions since 2012. The EPA categorizes agricultural emissions by crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion that occurs in the industry….
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…producers. Over the past two years, U.S. agricultural exports to India have grown by 11 percent. USDA aims to expand market access for American producers, leveraging recent tariff reductions on…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…also important for our producers. They’ve faced special challenges ranging from natural disasters, climate change, pests, diseases, and complexities related to market access,” Costa said. “These products, if you think…