There’s an FAA rule change for some farming operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making it easier to use drones for spraying crops. Arthur Erickson is the CEO and…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
…of up to $10,000 per project. A project may involve one or more individual farmers or farm families, and projects will be awarded on a one-per-farm basis. “Farmers and ranchers…
Kern County Farm Bureau Gets a New Executive Director
…the Farm Bureau’s position as the voice for local farmers. Her vision encompasses fostering stronger relationships between the agricultural sector and other industries, creating opportunities for growth, and addressing the…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…one.” Growers have incorporated various pollinator practices in providing forage, flower resources, and habitats on their farms. Research has found that adding floral strips to a farm benefits native bees…
USDA: SNAP Payment Error Rates Rise
…Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, says, “The circumstances put an incredible strain on program administration. The rates reflect those challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen…
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?
…limited EPA authority under the Clean Water Act. Now ag groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation, and more than a dozen others are asking…
AgNet Weekly: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene Editing
…30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 March 16, 2024 – Representative John Duarte (R-CA) 23:54 March 9, 2024: Greg Ruehle on…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
A total of five biological products were part of the study conducted at the UC Research Farm in Shafter. The new spotted lanternfly mitigation strategy is detailed in a report…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…in terms of disease and pest pressures. So long as winegrape growers were on top of their crop protection programs, it should prove to be a successful season. Bitter did…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…that America still has one of the most affordable food supplies in the world, which is due in part to strong farm bill programs. As we all celebrate the holiday,…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…million over the next five years. The effort leverages all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife effort. The commitments will ramp…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…response to the U.S. Section 232 national security measures on steel and aluminum. “The importance of this really can’t be overstated,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free…