…by the Specialty Crop Research Initiative program. The responses will be kept confidential, and all data gathered will be aggregated and used to assist the research team in providing the…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…for growers, but also new job prospects and tax revenue for the local economy. Lewis said they have already been in contact with an economic development agency in Fresno County…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…events that we put on, we definitely encourage engagement from the audience,” Castillo explained. Registration information for the pest management workshops is available at Almonds.com/events. Listen to the segment below….
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
An expiring estate tax could be very costly for farm estates. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed federal individual…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
A new conservation initiative from NRCS. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bobwhite Quail by Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstocxk image The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…women in food and agriculture to develop meaningful industry connections. To date, the program has facilitated 562 pairings, connecting mentees with experienced mentors. For more information go to wfa-initiative.com. Listen…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
…Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill 08:37 February 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty Crops 09:45 January 27, 2024 -President Biden Pauses Pending LGN Exports 07:30 January…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The initiative aims to involve farmers and…
Almond Update: Promoting Almonds as A Versatile Food Ingredient
…driving consumer demand and ensuring that almonds remain a top choice for food professionals seeking innovative and nutritious ingredients,” Grace emphasized. ABC is also engaged in other efforts promoting almonds…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
…that with back-to-back years of shorter crops on a global scale, markets are balancing out. Domestic shipments of almonds have been steadily improving with expectations for that trend to continue,…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
Funding the future of ag tech. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture and the Energy Department this week launched a new initiative to help…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…companies have made generic materials. So, these are usually much less in cost,” Adaskaveg explained. “If hard times are on us because the prices of almonds are down, we can…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
The application deadline for the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is approaching. Last year, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invested $880,000 in…