…citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…Environmental restoration projects to mitigate damage from drought conditions will also be a central priority. “We appreciate the determination of Senator Kyrsten Sinema and her colleagues to secure substantial new…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…grand title of one big climate slush fund,” said Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). More than $369 billion in the act was approved for climate change and clean energy investments. Of…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…viewpoints into important agency actions.” “We take the public comment process seriously and want all members of the public to freely express their views on our proposed regulations. I am…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…costs. “As far as the cost of environmental and social governance issues, they are hard to measure,” he responded. “At the moment, it’s a first-world privilege to afford to do…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…farmers create resilient businesses in the face of ever-increasing natural disasters. Cover crops have a host of environmental benefits, like improved soil health, carbon sequestration, and increased water infiltration,” notes…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…best,” said Johnson. Listen to the full episode with Timothy Johnson below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
…environmental community are not always at odds with each other, as the groups often have overlapping interests. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…support farmers and consumers across the country.” Several critical programs offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would receive significant funding allotments under the proposal. The Environmental Quality Incentives…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…Plan, Margin Protection Plan, and Area Risk Protection Insurance. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for rural broadband thanks to the infrastructure law, using the John Deere…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…Federal and State Plant Variety Protection Act and Regulations. These varieties are known to have Distinct, Uniform, and Stable characters and are multiplied and marketed as certified seeds under the…
