…In its newsletter, the organization states long-term studies are lacking on the health effects of replacing meat and dairy with insects. Just one of the several potential problems is possible…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…forth over water regulations threatens the progress made to responsibly manage natural resources and will make it more difficult for farmers and ranchers to ensure food security for families at…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the challenges and driving factors of automation in almonds, the NMPF’s dairy market…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
…new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. During volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for American…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
It’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions, even for the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging farmers to…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
…than work toward meeting its obligations, Canada persists in implementing new dairy policies that are inconsistent with the USMCA, and which continue to deny U.S. workers, farmers, producers, and exporters…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
…an undocumented workforce is easier to intimidate and exploit,” she says. Farm Bureau says the legislation will lead to wild swings in wage rates beyond the reach of many farmers…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…farmers’ and ranchers’ unique situations. Risk management tools like these are vital to farmers and ranchers being able to mitigate the unpredictable nature of farming. To read the report, go…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…using ponds and other local bodies of water. Samran also believes that farmers need to be responsible for recharging their own groundwater as well. He advises that farmers interested in…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…brings tangible results to U.S. dairy producers, processors and workers throughout the dairy supply chain.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…institutions, and local/regional food hubs. Another $310 million in organic products were sold directly to consumers at farmers markets, on-farm stores and stands, roadside stands or stores, pick-your-own operations, community-supported…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….