…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Details of Household Food Security Report
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Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…for the new Speaker. “AFBF congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on his election to Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has a strong history of supporting America’s farmers and ranchers, which…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…Soybean Association, representing nearly 1,500 farmers, submitted a letter urging the EPA to withdraw the strategy. Farmers expressed concerns about insufficient compliance options, potential high costs, and the detrimental impact…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
As growers continue to make strides in improving efficiency in their irrigation approaches, automation presents a significant opportunity. Senior Manager of the Almond Board of California’s Field Outreach & Education…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
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Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…harm the economy and farmers’ livelihoods. The Senate Republicans’ withdrawal comes after questionable actions from the Executive Forum that, according to Kerr, aimed to exclude farmers and ranchers from providing…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…generally complies well with MRLs, caution is crucial as they can be a significant hurdle. President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said certain markets can be more…
Farm Bill Extension Expected
…sense of certainty for farmers who need to make decisions for next year. “And the sooner we do that, in my view, the more breathing room we get and the…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…at least 60 percent on payroll expenses. Agricultural producers in California were the largest recipients of PPP loans at $1.1 billion, followed by Washington at $285 million. California leads the…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Cheyne welcomed additional funding for food assistance programs, emphasizing the crucial role of U.S. wheat farmers in addressing global hunger needs. USW Chairman Michael Peters highlighted the positive impact of…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
…there or not.” Other new rules are also on the horizon. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is on the verge of adopting a new indoor heat…