…the Holstein Foundation, awarded by Holstein Association USA, and supported by Select Sires Inc., who has been allocating funds for this scholarship from semen sales of 7HO15807 GEORGE MILLER, a…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…the SCFBA. Introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King, Joni Ernst, Tina Smith, and Representative Dan Newhouse, the legislation supports improving marketing efforts and overseas sales for U.S. agricultural products. The…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…rice types caused supply-chain actors to hold on to stocks, re-negotiate contracts or stop making price offers, thereby limiting most trade to small volumes or to previously concluded sales. »…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…webpage to be more user-friendly. The key priority was to improve the functionality of the online resource so that growers can find what they are looking for with ease. “Everything…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
…a record heat wave last September that negatively impacted the entire crop, which led to lethargic sales and record-low grower returns,” said Robert Verloop, CEO and Executive Director for the…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…Similarly, the Micro Farm policy enhancements for 2024 include strategic adjustments. The sales closing date has been shifted to a less busy period, allowing agents to better dedicate time to…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…$0.021 to $0.0339 per sales dollar, with consideration for a tiered structure supporting sustainable pest management. CalEPA Secretary Yana Garcia stressed the need for sufficient DPR funding to expedite safer…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…production capacity despite orchard removals, with about 380,000 producing acres and 37,000 younger non-bearing acres. The California Walnut Board’s monthly shipment report revealed high sales commitments, virtually depleting the available…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…apply by August 31 with their local air district. FARMER funding can be used for purchasing off-road equipment replacements such as tractors, agricultural pumps, UTVs, and small tractor replacements. Producers…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
The FFA reaches a milestone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988,…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015. Average gasoline and diesel prices are rising at the fastest pace in over a year, but…
