…the EPA is developing new plans for reviewing materials under the Endangered Species Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…400 individual farmers deploy smaller-scale wind projects using USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. This goal is only possible because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act which provided more than…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The group will work to develop a recommendation to define regenerative agriculture for the purpose of state policies and programs. As part of the development…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-21-24
…its efforts to address Endangered Species Act parameters. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…conservation activities, technical support, and income recovery during this phase. “California is the country’s number one organic-growing state, and NRCS is here to assist you transition to organic if it…
Pest Prevention Projects and PPA 7721
…emergencies,” she said. “The Act actually was established through the 2008 Farm Bill that established the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program and the National Clean Plant…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…a career in Agriculture. Her love for ag, communication, and teaching led her to pursue her future career in education. She has been an active 4-H, and FFA member and…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. Programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have benefited from increased investments…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…EPA violated the public input requirement from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act before giving its approval for the use of dicamba herbicides. “This is a significant ruling and…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with the mandates of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This discrepancy has led to legal disputes, uncertainties for farmers, and delays in…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…Assistance Act and the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act have played pivotal roles in providing financial support to producers affected by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, and other eligible disasters. Enrollment for…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…legislation. “We strongly support the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to bolster our economy and support American workers and families by acting without delay to restore immediate…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
The Supporting Farm Operations Act, H.R. 7046, was introduced in the U.S. House Representatives last week. It seeks to address the high cost of agricultural labor by freezing the Adverse…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show why ag groups are supporting the Innovative FEED Act and federal investments to…