…facility improvements. Training opportunities, construction of new facilities or modernization of existing ones, and implementation of environmentally friendly equipment that aligns with USDA’s climate action goals are also eligible for…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…the plans for implementation will rely heavily on open communication. Henderson said the entire effort to move away from high-risk pesticides toward the adoption of more sustainable pest control practices…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…a critical cornerstone of the American economy.” USDA will invest in combining state and federal authorities, expertise, and market insights to support complex competition cases in agriculture and related industries….
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the United States. These lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…SWAT act. He, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the bipartisan Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act that would reduce the spread…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
…practices in almonds, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Senators John Fetterman, Bob Casey, Peter Welch, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Ron…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
Some car makers have decided to not include AM radio in new vehicles. A number of groups have spent months fighting that decision, including emergency management organizations, former members of…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges,” the letter states. “This rule will disproportionally stifle innovation by publicly supported federal and academic plant breeders and smaller plant…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…Members of the campaign include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the Farm Credit Council. The group highlights the importance of the…
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…a year’s worth of Purina Pro-Plan dry dog food and $5,000 in prize money. Ashcraft says there are a variety of traits that make a good farm dog. “The original…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…conditions. Forced Labor has no place in the US supply chain,” he said. “And that’s why I’ve been proud to work to make sure that we can get enforcement actions…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…between April 2022 and April 2023. While the exact causes of the colony losses are multifaceted, the report points to several contributing factors. The yearly survey is organized in collaboration…