Several California Democrats are working to rally bipartisan support for a disaster recovery package to assist the agricultural sector. Multiple storms have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage…
Still Time to Respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture
…However, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Hubert Hamer said they will continue to accept responses from producers. “We’re in the throes of the data collection activity right now. Actually,…
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
…percent water allocation for the majority of growers, it should be a much better picture this year. However, the years of drought have taken a toll on other agricultural businesses…
Comment Period for Milk Alternatives Labeling to Reopen
…the initial comment period. Many agricultural organizations have expressed support for developing clearer guidelines for labeling but note that the draft guidance falls short. The National Milk Producers Federation criticized…
VofV: Amazon Web Services’ Elizabeth Fastiggi on Guiding the Industry to be More Predictive with Agtech Innovation
…has in supporting innovation to connect all areas along the agricultural supply chain. “That’s what our company at AWS is doing, helping customers innovate more quickly and move much faster…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Cover cropping at Bayer’s Western Field Technology Station COURTESY: ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA As part of ongoing efforts to provide support to the agricultural industry, Bayer Crop Science co-sponsors the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers details on the Western Agricultural Environmental Law conference, open enrollment period for the…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…(ASABE). Dr. Misra earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering in India, a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia….
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc….
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…have signed a set of principles and a new partnership with National Agricultural Organizations from several other countries. The goal is to constructively engage governments and international organizations around the…
AgNet Weekly: Congressman Austin Scott
Host Sabrina Halvorson was in Washington D.C. this week, where she spoke with several of the nation’s agricultural leaders and elected officials. She met with Congressman Austin Scott, a Republican…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
…was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). The funds will be awarded in 2023 and 2024 through two initiatives, the Organic Training for Agricultural Professionals Prize and the Organic Center-FFAR joint…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…2022 highlights the value of voluntary conservation efforts. “Grassland CRP clearly demonstrates that agricultural productivity and conservation priorities can not only coexist but also complement and enhance one another,” USDA’s…