…the program. “In the cash flow-based assistance, the producers will fill out an application that just demonstrates that they won’t have sufficient money available from this year’s production and off-farm…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics, Vernon Peterson shared his thoughts on regenerative agriculture at the Organic Grower Summit in Salinas. A Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…areas, and the inclusion of geospatial information. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie emphasized the significance of this effort, stating, “USDA seeks to improve the information that…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…threat to California’s fresh fruit industry and international trade relationships, this investment marks a vital step toward safeguarding production. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…Does it Mean for Organic?’ Several panelists spoke about the role that organic production practices play in the overall framework of what is considered to be regenerative. One of the…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…
Week in Review: First Water Allocations Announced & New Leadership at California Farm Bureau
…a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule compliance deadline and we look at some…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
It is expected to be a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Former President of American Pistachio…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…quickly assess, prioritize, and plan for reforestation needs, fill gaps in climate-resilient restoration planning, and bolster reforestation planning by expanding nursery production, growing the forestry workforce, and increasing seed collection…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the environment and good for production and yield,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “This update affirms producers can have peace of mind that using conservation practices…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…respond is Jan. 15, 2024. An ag census special study, the Census of Aquaculture will provide comprehensive aquaculture data at the state and national levels, including production volume and methods,…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…is the world’s largest supplier of a number of those fertilizer commodities and that would be very dire from our fertilizer supply standpoint and therefore a food production standpoint.” He…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the state’s new pest management strategy, “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California,” emphasizing a comprehensive approach promoting human health, resilient ecosystems, and economic viability in agricultural production. Navel…