…USDA programs through digital education, reflecting FarmRaise’s commitment to advancing agricultural growth and resilience. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…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…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…to expire on September 30. Both committees appear eager to work towards developing a new farm bill before another extension is needed. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure!…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…can become a more effective tool for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes industry calls for full funding of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
…the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on additional funding to support a citrus breeding program and differing opinions…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…location in Parlier has received initial funds for staffing, construction planning, and site expansion. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…and for the high-quality ingredients farmers grow here in America.” Sauerhaft said the interface of agriculture is changing rapidly. As the USDA reports that the average age of American farmers…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
The Senate Ag Appropriations Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed several…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…in agriculture. 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…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently published the Notices of Funding…