…to find the workers they need,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “This is why Congress must act to pass agricultural immigration reform now. America’s agricultural producers simply cannot wait any…
AgNet Weekly: Specialty Crops in the Farm Bill
…Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…one file to issue payments to rice producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers changes to post harvest watering for nut producers, Ag Neighbors seeking to deploy…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…“The Biden Administration continues to ignore these crises, neglecting America’s producers and consumers,” said Thompson. “In fact, this Administration continues to promote nonsensical regulations and policies that create needless uncertainty…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…producers and communities address pressing climate challenges and build resiliency for the future. Complemented by investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, USDA is utilizing this framework and all available tools…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
…document is intended to provide consumers with more information to distinguish the nutritional differences between milk and plant-based alternatives. President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, Jim Mulhern…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…categories. Proposals center on issues of energy, food waste, forestry, livestock and dairy, conservation, risk management and credit, and research and extension. Over 100 recommendations are laid out in the…
VofV: Radicle Growth CEO and Managing Partner Kirk Haney on the Secret to Successful Agtech Investing
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California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…Ag Expo. Several members of the House Ag Committee joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy to address the challenges facing American producers. Water availability and management were focal points brought up by…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…benefits of the program and help ensure underserved producers can find a pathway to entry into CRP.” Ag producers and landowners are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…want all producers to use their voices to help shape the future of American agriculture.” NASS will continue to follow up with producers through the spring with mailings, phone calls,…
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
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