…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…
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VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
…out more at WGA.com. Jeff Morrison, the Director of Innovation and New Technology at Grimmway Farms, joins the podcast to discuss how he uses his interest in the business side…
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Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…and agriculture. “Sixty billion dollars for environmental justice grants. What does that mean? The American people are going to try to figure this out,” he said during the August 5…
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…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
…more investments and innovation to make the available labor, to make it more efficient,” said David Magaña, Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch. “Innovation will have to happen either in…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-05-22
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Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
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COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
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MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
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Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
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Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
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Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
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