…appointment with their local USDA office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Ant Populations
…ant colonies depending on activity and temperatures. The timeframe for efficacy makes it essential to get the timing right to have the biggest impact on ant colonies. “The biggest thing…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-19-23
…return on tomatoes outpacing other crops and comments from the House hearing on research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions,…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…International Fresh Produce Association wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Food Prices Rise Slightly in May
…percent. The price of food at restaurants continued climbing, up 0.5 percent during the month. Food prices are rising at a slightly slower rate than they were during recent months…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. In an interview, IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations, Rebeckah Adcock pointed out the differences in funding for things like…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
Week in Review: Sites Project Progressing & Audit Highlights Shortcomings of CA Water Management
…administration of water supplies. The U.S. Trade Representative is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. UC Davis Professor and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-08-23
…communicating with handlers about MRL requirements in export markets, and comments from McKalip on specialty crops. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
by Sabrina Halvorson The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-07-23
…rights bills passing on to the next floor, outlook for specialty crops in the next Farm Bill and pest pressures as summer heats up. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that could change as summer begins. “Mites like hot temperatures and as the degree days heat up then also the navel…