…in food production.” VP of Innovation with Western Growers, Walt Duflock said they were not sure what to expect for the first year of the forum but that they “couldn’t…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…year. Operations with less than five million pounds of established production history are eligible to enroll supplemental pounds for 2023. The agency also updated the feed cost formula to better…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-19-22
…of California production highlighting the importance of CCA training and push and pull mechanisms for increasing the interest in biologicals. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…on the biological sector, it provides an opportunity for biological materials to achieve a higher profile in agricultural production. “Organic is one of the areas of agriculture that absolutely needs…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…of researchers at the University of Illinois plans to study overlooked attributes of corn roots. The new grant investigates maize roots for organic/regenerative systems and explores ways to manipulate the…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…has been what the endangered status would mean for farming. At a time when enhancing pollinator habitat is increasingly prioritized in ag production, adding bee species to the CESA may…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
Common chickweed is a normally occurring weed in many cropping systems. However, the issue has become more problematic in small grain production systems over the past couple of years. Building…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…the Court’s decision.” At the center of the case is how Prop 12 impacts animal production in other states. NPPC and AFBF contend that the law violates the Commerce Clause….
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. The BWCC, coordinated by the National Cotton Council, annually brings together the U.S. cotton industry to exchange…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-11-22
…strawberry production and preparing for the Card Check bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…incent farmers for example, to try new biological approaches.” With high costs of production, it can discourage growers from attempting new production approaches. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
…of Agriculture (USDA) products for specialty crops. Organic specialty crops may be exposed to additional risks due to fewer market participants and poor data availability. The report studied numbers for…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
…tremendous part of our strategy when it comes to climate-smart agriculture and forestry.” NRCS is seeking proposals for projects focused on soil organic carbon stock monitoring. Project proposals are due…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an upcoming low-cost food safety training opportunity, considerations and challenges for going organic…