…the last week to $3.72 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The national average diesel price jumped 15.5 cents last week, reaching $3.99 per gallon. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says, “Prices…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…in helping secure the future of both our food production and our natural resources.” The program was started in 1985, under President Regan. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Seal of Cotton Turns 50
…back in 1973 to show that a product contained cotton. Within the first year, about 18 percent of Americans could identify the trademark. By the 1980’s that number was up…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…their eligibility, and we’ll go from there.” More information is available on the USDA website by clicking here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…equipment owned by a person or entity. Duarte says specialty crop farmers are especially blocked when it comes to AGI limitations. “You can easily run into a broccoli or greens…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…the next Farm Bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency, and growing the national bio-economy. The group has submitted recommendations to the agriculture committees in both…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…carry out commodity checkoff programs. Several industry groups came out against the amendment, and she spoke with a representative of one- Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…also endorsed the Specialty Crop Support Act of 2023 which seeks to extend and enhance the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
…East Bay Plain, East Contra Costa, Ukiah Valley, Sierra Valley, North San Benito, North American, South American, Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek basins. The recent announcement brings the total number…
Grocery Prices Stabilizing, Dining Out Cost Rising
…Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…from farmers and landowners are being accepted into the program this year. USDA reports that a lower percentage of offers were accepted than last year because of program limitations on…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…2023 Natural Resource Survey. This survey will guide Cotton Incorporated’s future research priorities and help document U.S. cotton production improvements. The online survey should take 25 to 35 minutes to…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
…Beef Checkoff dollars go, all you have to do is visit the Cattlemen’s Beef Board website. “Groups like Farm Action also have no business claiming to represent America’s farmers and…