…evaluating materials to potentially overcome challenges related to a lack of chill accumulation. “I can say the effect of Dormex was significant on yield increase when you compare it…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…two years, and she has been instrumental in helping the department seize opportunity and address a host of challenges. We are all deeply grateful for her service,” Secretary Vilsack said…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-31-23
…potential solutions to similar ag challenges in the UK, and the how the basis of the strengthening organic enforcement rule aims to uphold the integrity of the seal. Tune in…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…flexibility in emergency situations. “Americans experienced a slew of freight disruptions during and after the COVID-19 pandemic,” Johnson said in a press release. “Last year we addressed ocean shipping reform,…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…pressing climate and food security challenges.” NCGA President Tom Haag responded, “This is significant development and good news for corn growers.” Mexico announced in late 2020 a decree banning biotech…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…“Specialty crops growers experienced many challenges meeting regulatory requirements and accessing additional markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “Many of these…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
…of water and weather challenges. There were more than 275 million pounds of avocados harvested in California last year, with record-high prices being reported. Sayer joked that a few more…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…help with anticipated marketing costs as they face a variety of challenges from weather to supply-chain challenges.” The new ODMAP is aimed at helping the organic sector, which has encountered…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
A legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been filed by a coalition of agricultural and other business organizations. The WOTUS lawsuit has been…
VofV: Simon Pearson from The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology Talks Agtech Solutions on a Global Scale
…heights gives a better perspective on potential solutions to agriculture’s workforce challenges. “We started with the hard problem – a bit like a moonshot – and then as we actually…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. John Deere has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…a controlled environment also allows beekeepers to enhance the strength of individual colonies. Hopkins noted that beekeepers can experience significant losses of bees outside, which creates substantial challenges when it…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…that will further benefit farmers and ranchers. The agriculture industry has been facing a variety of challenges, notably, inflated costs of production and consolidation. “At USDA, our goal is to…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…to take initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. “At the end of the day, I don’t feel comfortable just sitting here as a grower and saying, ‘Well gosh,…