…to their diets. FCBS is a module of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and its data reflect national trends about changing dietary behaviors of U.S. consumers. From the…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Good Paying Jobs and Reduce Costs USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…worked quite well, supplies our manufacturers with the sugar they need, and the food processors with the sugar they need at a fair price that doesn’t undermine American farmers.” With…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has established an amended set of organizational policies. A total of five policy amendments and five action items were passed during…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…farmers in upgrading their irrigation systems. The grant awards represent the second solicitation of the SGM Grant Program. The program distributed $150 million in funding to 20 agencies last year….
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…Of Ours program here. Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
Now that California’s Prop 12 is in effect, hog producers around the nation are having to decide if they’re going to change their operations to comply. National Pork Producers Council…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World Food Prices Lower in August FAO Food Price Index drops in August, reversing…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…and 2022. MLP payments and percentages will be based on a calculated formula. Socially disadvantaged, beginning, limited resource, and veteran farmers and ranchers will be paid 90 percent. All other…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
Election season is getting underway, and one ag group wants candidates to talk about trade. As election season begins to kick into full gear, the agricultural organization Farmers for Free…
Another Challenge to GMOs
…accessible labeling. Despite the decision, the court refused to vacate USDA’s decision allowing this practice. “USDA is hiding the presence of the majority of GMO food ingredients from American consumers…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…