…program here. How USDA Supports U.S. Biomanufacturing Sector Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…to be opportunities for us to fill the void of where that grain would have otherwise gone.” Grassley said China will always need to import enough food to feed its…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
…agricultural sector. Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications by May 10. “This will be the fifth year that we’re doing these scholarships and it’s been an awesome program,”…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…starting to see some in Sonoma and Napa County. So, they’re probably gearing up to start their fungicide programs. Typically for the grapes early on in the season, they’re trying…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and information about the Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…colonies worldwide. These colony losses devastate beekeeping industries and pose a major risk to agriculture and the global food supply. While there are medicines for other bee diseases and parasites,…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…in a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). It provides updated parameters for the interim operation of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. Crafted in collaboration with the seven Colorado Basin…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…A panel of experts discussed rebuilding export markets and overseas demand for U.S. agricultural goods at the Ag and Food Policy Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. Dan Halstrom,…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…from Research and Markets. The growth of the DTC food market is driven by the rising adoption of convenience foods, growing online purchases of food products, and the increasing number…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…in mechanization and automation research to address rising input costs and labor challenges. Last year, they introduced legislation to establish a $20 million-a-year research grant program for specialty crop mechanization….
Egg Prices Climbing Again
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Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…years. “And then have a good farm bill that funds the commodity programs and then nutrition programs in a rational, reasonable way,” Duarte said. “Then we’ve got something. But that’s…
