…U.S. is where the majority of the industry’s marketing efforts are focused. Egyptian citrus moving into the U.S. would have a significant impact on the competitiveness of American producers. “With…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Community Food Projects, Competitive Grants Program to reduce food loss and waste, get surplus wholesome food to individuals, and develop linkages between food producers, providers and food recovery organizations. Since…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…impacted many agricultural producers, record high increases in 2022 had a disproportionate economic impact on rice producers,” said California FSA Executive Director Blong Xiong. “I am pleased that Congress authorized…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…assistance. “The projects selected under the Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements will partner with NRCS to better ensure underserved producers receive the benefits our conservation programs deliver, including those…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…Education (RME) partnerships. These partnerships are aimed at collaborating with organizations such as nonprofits and land grant universities to create educational resources and training programs for producers, focusing on risk…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…frozen duck. The latest action will reportedly expand economic opportunities for American producers. The National Turkey Federation, North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council all…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights producers falling short of optimizing livestock waste as fertilizer, NPPC president on Proposition…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
Now that California’s Prop 12 is in effect, hog producers around the nation are having to decide if they’re going to change their operations to comply. National Pork Producers Council…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…producers will receive 75 percent. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said the program will be a valuable tool for producers that had no choice but to dump milk during disasters. Groups…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…fly in 2023. More than 63,000 detection traps are routinely maintained throughout the state to help keep pest populations from going unnoticed. Producers are encouraged to call the CDFA Exotic…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
Agricultural producers interested in innovation grants will have until October 30 to submit an application. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $65 million in conservation grant opportunities….
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…stakeholders are optimistic about surpassing shipment numbers from recent years, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of California’s tomato producers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…to offer the strongest risk management resources for our nation’s agricultural producers—sometimes by improving an already existing product or identifying a gap in crop insurance options and creating a new…