…to producers transitioning to organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $5 million to Oregon Tilth and Organic Farming Research Foundation to strengthen…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights resources for the Department of Labor’s new H-2A rules and features information about…
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
…producers, and service providers on plastic quantity, types, and disposal methods. This data will be used to inform future reduction regulations. U.S. exporters will also be expected to comply with…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry,…
Water Year 2023 Provides Benefits to State’s Groundwater Supplies
The California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The data show that California achieved…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the emergency proclamations for San Joaquin Valley tomato growers and the initial findings…
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
…Alabama Bans Cultured Meat Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…a wide range of decisions.” NASS assures the confidentiality of individual responses, publishing only aggregate data. Responding to these surveys is vital for the sustainability of U.S. agriculture. The collected…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA expects a larger California almond crop. Plus, we hear from an expert…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Keep Pollinators Safe
…journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-13-24
…specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…California Department of Food and Agriculture indicates that the first threshold is nearly met. The most recent California Agricultural Statistic Review notes that of the 24.2 million acres of land…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…world of agriculture through a shared love of pets. People who may know nothing about agriculture feel this instant connection through something they love. And let’s face it, we’ve had…