…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…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
…almost complete defoliation because of mites that were running rampant later on during harvest,” Burkdoll noted. “If you haven’t done a miticide application, if you’ve got any mites at all…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…vehicle that you purchase that you don’t have access to AM radio, that’s a huge limiting factor. It takes that choice away from you.” Gill says that having the support…
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…
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….
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…Year with her owners, Denny and Donna Ashcraft. photo credit: AFBF, Big Foot Media The nomination period for Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year Contest closes Friday. Denny…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the solutions to streamline and improve disaster programs, some issues with the proposed…
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…This Land Of Ours program here. Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…on the farm of NCBA president Don Schiefelbein of Schiefelbein Farms. U.S. sugar policy and international sugar trade were among the topics of discussion, with Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan…
