…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…
Farmland Growth Continues
Economic headwinds aren’t stopping farmland growth. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Value of U.S. farmland continues to grow, despite economic headwinds. USDA economist, Shawn Arita, says…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
…House and Senate are on the annual August recess and back in their respective districts and states. Tom Donnely, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Director of Grassroots Program Development, says…
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…
Report Reflects Continued Stress on U.S. Honeybee Colonies
…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show features an update on the labor negotiation happening at American ports, details of delayed…
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…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
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…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
This week, Sabrina reported on a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. The amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
…rely heavily on open communication. The Punjabi American Growers Group highlights several industry challenges which the group asserts could be remedied in some fashion by action taken by the Almond…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…notes the legislation addresses critical industry concerns. The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to mitigate barriers that specialty crop growers encounter related to conservation programs. Adjusted gross…
