Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA announced new action on the Stockyards and Packers Act. Tune in …
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new action on the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). It says the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule would …
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention plans. Kiehn said that a major source of citations …
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How does the addition of a state impact this season’s sweet cherry production forecast from USDA? …
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
Wine enthusiasts around the nation know the reputation of wines from California’s Napa Valley, but those wine grapes and the farmers who grow them, are in constant peril each summer …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is having nominal impacts on overall U.S. dairy production …
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for …
California Avocado Crop Forecast Higher Than Initially Projected
The California avocado crop is expected to be larger than initially anticipated. The California Avocado Commission announced at its June 6 Board meeting that the 2024 avocado crop is estimated …
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a recently announced national strategy for federal …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, maximizing the value of available farm labor in the short-term. Tune in for …
Farm Groups Fight Back Against EPAs Electric Vehicle Mandate
Several industry groups are fighting back against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) electric vehicle mandate. The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, six auto dealers, and the …
U.S. Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan
The U.S. releases an updated climate adaptation plan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. has just released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) invited host Sabrina Halvorson to its event in Napa County this week, where it presented Fisher Vineyards with the Energy for Everyone Hero …