House Ag Chair GT Thompson is pushing back against Democrats’ attacks on his farm bill proposal, set for committee markup this Thursday. Thompson argues his newly named Farm, Food, and …
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
UC Organic Agriculture Institute (OAI) post-doctoral researcher Shriya Rangarajan and her team released key findings based on their organic needs assessment last month. She said that the survey took a …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some new tools for California rice growers this season and an update on …
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for …
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
A proposed northern California anti-agriculture measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. This week, we’re joined by Executive Director …
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort …
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. …
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow released the below statement following a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Democrats and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “House …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information about new initiatives to support the organic sector and an interview with …
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lets us know about a new report showing food price inflation at a near standstill. Listen to Gary Crawford’s This Land Of Ours …
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
(USDA/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and help producers transition …
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
New regulations for plastics in the European Union (EU) and Canada will impact American ag exporters. Canada’s Federal Plastic Registry, effective in 2025, mandates reporting from plastic resin manufacturers, product …
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
There is one week left to cast a vote in the Board of Directors election for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots were mailed out on April 29 and …