…floodwater on agricultural lands. Land that has not been in production for three years is ineligible for diversion under the order. Floodwater capture on agricultural land where pesticide or fertilizer…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
More than $3 billion in applications were submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the effort to increase domestic fertilizer production. The first round of awards…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to help increase conservation adoption and farm income. Also included in the budget is incentives for cover cropping and making improvements to soil organic matter….
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…to $944 per ton. Although overall prices have been trending upward over the past decade, they are still not keeping pace with the cost of production. Bitter said opportunities for…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…Market Intel article updates and summarizes total crop loss estimations across major weather events for 2022. Weather-associated production risk is an inherent factor in farmers’ and ranchers’ everyday business environment….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-03-23
…Ag Committee focusing on ag challenges, and the organic industry members affected by new rules being on the clock for compliance. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
…that would be disruptive to production about every 20 years. We’ve had at least two, arguably three, in the last decade,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “This year actually, winter chill is pretty…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…numbers were below the average level of four million tons. Some vineyards have been coming out of production in recent years due to attrition and to address oversupply in the…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
Dried-on-the-vine raisin varieties offer significant potential for the industry. The varieties can eliminate some of the labor required in raisin production. Ranch manager for Marthedal Enterprises, Austin Hubbell said they…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…disadvantaged farmers and ranchers with plans of sustainable production. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
…their own experience with using Dormex and other rest-breaking agents to see what’s the effect on the crop and production,” Khezri explained. Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…to prevent the release of soil carbon stores. Meanwhile, NRCS will prioritize ACEP-WRE for eligible lands that contain soils high in organic carbon. NRCS plans to roll out the…