…meetings with lawmakers, share their stories about issues and challenges they face, but also build that relationship and become a trusted source for the lawmaker on agriculture,” he said. “I…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
With the Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says the act will change the world. “Our bill reduces inflation, lowers costs, creates millions of…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…Reduction Act of 2022 contains significant investments in energy and climate programs, and altogether includes approximately $40 billion that will support rural and agricultural communities. A petition has been submitted…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…Casten, the COVER Act will provide a $5 per acre insurance premium subsidy to farmers who plant cover crops. The COVER Act would create a Good Steward Cover Crop program,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-04-22
…Voting Choice Act, and the olive industry uniting to petition the FDA for the first-ever U.S. standards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
…going to be better for the industry. We’ll see consumption growth and in turn, we’ll see additional investments and growth the domestic olive oil industry,” said Houlding. Houlding explains that…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…several associations from states where ag labor is especially important, such as California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, and Alabama. In fact, there were ten pages of affiliated associations. The coalition says…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…forward to help the industry continue to move forward,” he said. The return on investment for the industry is driving demand for pork. “How we build back the trust that…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…Program would be supported by $8.45 billion and $6.75 billion would be allotted for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. “If passed, the Inflation Reduction Act will have a meaningful impact…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…the Marijuana Tax Act of 1938, and hemp was treated no differently than marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. In 2014, the farm bill removed long-standing federal restrictions on the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-27-22
…highlighted the overlooked need for better harvester sanitation and California Grown products showcased during the Philippines trade mission. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…have different results when changing the rates of the active ingredient. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy Johnson said one of their approaches has…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
Farmers and the environmental community are not always at odds with each other. Often, the agricultural industry and environmental and conservancy groups have overlapping interests, which can be better addressed…