…livestock industry can expect this year 14:31 January 6, 2024 – What’s Ahead for Ag This Year with guest Brian Kuehl of Pinion 16:45 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff or subsurface drainage. Available on the Internet, the modules…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
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…
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
…regulations, and criteria specified in existing orders. These suspensions will still need to adhere to designated environmental and resource protection requirements. The order emphasizes its dedication to environmental preservation by…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Returning This Fall
Canada will once again be implementing additional import requirements for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley region. The additional requirements implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species that will improve the environmental health and quality of the land. “Grassland CRP is a pretty cool program. It is…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…our offices,” said John Berge, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “So, we extended it to August 11. We initially opened it up on…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…help build or retrofit facilities to produce advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and other biobased products. Among several other recommendations, BIO wants streamlined regulations for biotechnologies. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
