Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour.
In the latest AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the pressing topics in agriculture, focusing on the impact of the federal funding freeze on farmers. They detail how the freeze, intended to cut organizational grants, is adversely affecting individual farmers by halting essential reimbursements. Real-life examples from farmers dealing with revoked grants and the resulting financial burden are shared.
The hosts also touch on the ongoing challenges in the agriculture sector, including tariffs and the need for trade improvements. They further emphasize the mental and emotional toll these uncertainties are having on farmers, providing resources for mental health support. Additionally, they discuss the importance of media literacy and recognizing bias, especially for the agricultural community, as presented by Sabrina at the World Ag Expo.
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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 legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota.