…the organization said in a press release. Members of the AWC include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, International Fresh Produce Association, and Western Growers. The group notes…
USDA Modernizing Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…Reserve Easements (WRE). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is reforming certain processes to allow for more conservation efforts in wetlands, productive farmland, and at-risk grasslands. More than five million…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
A Republican congressman says the GOP’s border bill doesn’t work for farmers or farm workers. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act passed in the House last week with a…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…many farmers, the transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive, so USDA is also helping mitigate the risk involved for farmers who want to be able to grow…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte on his H.R. 2 Vote
…23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 March 16, 2024 – Representative John Duarte (R-CA) 23:54 March 9, 2024: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers 06:59 March 2, 2024:…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…agriculture, Ross said it provides a great opportunity to attract young people to ag. “Especially with programs like what Western Growers has been doing this last year, to really showcase…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-12-23
…for continued ag funding in May budget revise, organic production transitioning programs and the third Growing Matters episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
Few programs within the farm bill are designed for specialty crops, and even fewer are designed specifically for specialty crops. However, the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program is…
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…the farm, agricultural exports supported an additional $43.6 billion in business activity beyond the value of the agricultural exports themselves. The impact starts at the farm through purchases of inputs…