Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers fresh produce labor shortage resulting in higher food prices, growth in the biologicals…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-16-22
…programs to help growers protect orchards from overwintering pest, and fresh produce growers who are experiencing labor shortages say the issues could result in higher food prices. Tune in to…
Who Grows Our Holiday Favorites?
…some of our favorite holiday dishes. The USDA is reminding everyone to thank a farmer at this time of year, and take a look at where all that food on…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…meet growing demands for food – both here in the U.S. and globally – while facing rising prices for fuel, fertilizer and other inputs,” said Cryan. The shopping list for…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…nutritious food products. Up to four non-governmental organizations will be selected by the Food and Nutrition Service to manage funds for the School Food System Transformation Challenge. Listen to Sabrina…
Citrus Assessment Rate Set for California Producers
The citrus assessment rate for California producers has recently been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The assessment rate has been established as 3.2 cents per…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…Tight. “You know with the skyrocketing fertilizer prices along with continued regulatory pressures on nitrogen, we really felt that this was an important topic to cover,” Saa noted. “I think…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently had to take a decertification action against a member company. California LGMA CEO Tim…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…shut down all rail-dependent facilities and result in devastating consequences to both national and global food security. The Biden administration successfully helped broker an agreement between the National Railway Labor…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
…carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns with state and federal officials at…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…on farmers’ bottom line. “Even with some commodity prices being up, it’s been all but taken away, or eaten away by what we’ve seen on the input side,” Jacobsen noted….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-04-22
…informed on irrigation innovation is critical during drought, and supply and demand driving differences in gas and diesel prices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…