…and science-based regulation under FIFRA, as well as the continued availability of individual tools on which there are contradictory claims.” Groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pest Management…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
(AFBF/WASHINGTON, November 16, 2022) — Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…American ports and our consumers is a privilege, not a right. In return, ocean carriers must provide reasonable opportunities for American exporters to get their goods to foreign markets,” the…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
…billion agricultural counties, according to the latest crop report. California LGMA CEO Tim York said the entire program is built on trust, which is based on transparency and compliance. More…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
…York said the entire program is built on trust, which is based on transparency and compliance. “It’s been a number of years since we’ve had a decertification action. We certainly…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-09-22
…of crop insurance for specialty crops and the trust issues with FDA and data sharing recently discussed at a roundtable. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…(RMA) seeks to use the two new initiatives to further efforts to broaden participation in crop insurance programs. “Crop insurance strengthens American agriculture, and we want to make sure all…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…about monitoring and how that can lead to monitoring economic thresholds and deciding when or when not you need to treat a pest.” Area Manager at Farmland Management Services, Lucas…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
…trust issue. They in some ways don’t trust industry and we as industry are distrustful of FDA in many ways in which they’ve worked with industry,” said York. “So that…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of $71.2 million for assisting underserved producers. Investments are being made into the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…“further evidence that our economic recovery is continuing to power forward.” “This is a testament to the resilience of the American people,” the President said. Chair of the Council of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers manufacturers putting more of an emphasis on the development of biologicals, the American…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
…Grant amounts that have been awarded range between $100,000 and $800,000. Some of the organizations to receive grants include the African American Farmers of California, Farmworkers Institute of Education, and…