…attorneys general will receive assistance from the USDA in addressing anticompetitive practices in the food and agriculture sectors. “By placing necessary resources where they are needed most and helping states…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…Podcast. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program has helped raise more than $150,000 for the California FFA Foundation since 2016. Hanford FFA member and scholarship recipient Brennan Elszy said that type of…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…program here. Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…rich history of serving on corporate and non-profit boards, including the Culinary Institute of America, Delicato Family Wines, the National Restaurant Association, Washington State University School of Business, and San…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…and analyses, state and local agencies, private sector researchers, and non-governmental organizations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…Bergh who was leading the UCR avocado breeding program. The selection was made in the mid-1990’s, around the time that Arpaia took over the breeding program. Arpaia said the initial…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
…Ours program here. U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 Urbanization, Agrifood Systems Transformation and Healthy Diets across the Rural-Urban Continuum…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…disaster programs means that assistance would not be available until multiple disasters across the country begin to add up. Bettencourt said Congress should still have authority over disaster programs, but…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-14-23
…being taken against broomrape, the proposed pesticide notification program, and new investments in climate-smart agriculture practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
…National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
