…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 11-29-23
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with State Board…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…disciplines.” Michael Dykes, D.V.M, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA): “First and foremost, IDFA commends the hard work of the U.S. government team that worked on this…
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
The California Table Grape Commission supports a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt regulatory work on Chile’s proposed table grape systems approach. Commission President, Kathleen…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 11-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, find out why the California table grape industry encourages abandonment of a systems…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
A scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students who are passionate about agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and BASF have partnered for…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…allowing for a classified annex to safeguard national security and economic strategy. The bill defines “specialty crop” broadly, encompassing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticultural products. “From high…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 11-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on the decreasing acreage of stone fruit production in California and hydrogels…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…initiatives that promote agricultural education and leadership, including the chance to interact with experienced professionals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly…