…better, more responsive disaster program to help our farmers and our rural communities. But also, be much more mindful for our taxpayer dollar, for our federal employees, and agencies that…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…and addressing hunger. The participating organizations note that the farm bill’s impact extends well beyond the agricultural sector, safeguarding the nation’s food supply and securing millions of jobs. As the…
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…a better candidate, but then we decided why not, let’s go ahead and take a chance,” he said. “And we were very surprised when we found out that we’d won….
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…how to deal with those better looking forward, and taking a look at how we promote sustainability more effectively to today’s global consumers. Also, a number of things at the…
Grains for Heart Health
…to start and with what foods may be a little trickier. One way to level up the nutritional value of your meals is to better understand whole grains and why…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…cars off the road. This year, CDFA will offer its flagship grants, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The Budget Act…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…producers better staff the farm to help feed and clothe the world,” said Rep. Crawford. “I hear from farmers and producers daily about their need for more workers to ensure they…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, lingering wine grape concerns as…
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that it will update the WOTUS rule…
AgNet Weekly: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene Editing
Fruit and vegetable plant breeders who use gene editing are now facing more regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recently increased oversight of some gene-edited crops and added…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…for winegrapes, it could create challenges for some growers. ”What happens to those growers that do not have an active contract and what’s the market environment like for those folks…
