…in rural communities.” “Today’s announcement furthers the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to rebuild our nation’s economy from the middle out and bottom up by increasing income and opportunities for the small…
USDA Equity Commission Report Released
…Administration to improve access and inclusion in its programs and services. The National Equity Summit is the official forum whereby the USDA Equity Commission, comprised of independent members from diverse…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
…the federal court in Arizona.” He noted, “ARA’s consistent position has been that, absent an EPA order allowing for the limited sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks, there will…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…Administration has undertaken historic efforts to grow independent meat and poultry processing capacity in nearly every state, to bolster local and regional food systems so that farmers can sell directly…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the breakout sessions announced for the National Farmers Union anniversary convention, and federal…
Next Steps for FMMO
The USDA has finished the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing and is now considering more than 12,000 pages of testimony as it formulates its plan for FMMO modernization. The…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
…Federal Register. Comments will need to be submitted by March 4. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Controlling…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
By C.J. Miller Earlier this week, a federal judge with the U.S. District Court of Arizona has revoked the approval that allows the use of dicamba herbicide products on soybeans….
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with the mandates of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This discrepancy has led to legal disputes, uncertainties for farmers, and delays in…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…profitability of their operations,” she said. “This is really about a number of initiatives that USDA has launched in this administration to ensure that our programs increase competition for producers…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Concludes
The National Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) public hearing, which began on August 23, 2023, has concluded after 12 weeks of testimony and examination. The hearing aimed to consider proposals…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show why ag groups are supporting the Innovative FEED Act and federal investments to…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting the specialty crops industry, contributing to rural communities, and ensuring market access for American products. The grants target diverse areas, from trade and regulatory…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…how the budget will affect agriculture. A budget deficit of $37.9 billion is being reported by the Newsom Administration, which is a significant departure from a previous estimate of $68…