…Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute up to 18 percent of our methane emissions annually.” Food is the most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1% of municipal solid waste in…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
…special meal. The survey, covering 1,200 consumers, assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction, and values, as well as support for agricultural and food policies. Survey data indicated that 79 percent of…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…million dollars to support the specialty crop sector in some of the unique challenges they have to export products around the world,” she said. “Oftentimes, while they’re high-value agricultural sectors…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-20-23
…USDA’s 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “As I’ve often…
Week in Review: Bad Year for Powdery Mildew & Red Tape Reduced on Sites Reservoir
…on a proposal for a statewide system to inform the public about planned applications of restricted material pesticides. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show contains reports on winegrape acreage in California, how EPA will be moving forward with…
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to unveil the eagerly anticipated 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. The comprehensive agricultural…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…for the bill’s passage. As President Joe Biden is expected to sign the extension into law, the agricultural community looks toward a more permanent solution with the anticipation of a…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information about services available from the California Agricultural Mediation Program and the expansion…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…beginning farmers and ranchers, with a special emphasis on programs for U.S. military veterans entering the agricultural sector. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small emphasized the significance of the next…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
Will the international food trade see a decline? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) predicts a declining international trade in…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…create an exemption for carbon capture and storage projects. If approved, the USDA agency could “authorize proposed carbon capture and storage on National Forest Service system lands where and if…
