…during the hearing. In his opening statement, House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia said, “This hearing is an important opportunity for us to reflect on commodity programs in the…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
How understanding weeds will help with your plan to eradicate them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dandelion seed head Crabgrass (Carthamus Tinctorius) Image by David Mark from…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…organic fresh produce sales grew by 5.5 percent over 2020 and more importantly they topped $9 billion in sales for the first time.” Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com Organic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-25-22
…programs is approaching, Makenzie Scott donating $50 million to the 4-H council and finding a potential solution to rising gas prices with renewables. Tune in to the show for these…
New Coalition Seeks Additional IR-4 Funding to Support Specialty Crops
…years,” said David Beaudreau, Senior Vice President with DC Legislative and Regulatory Services. “Less than half of the total number that its authorized for is actually funded under current appropriations….
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
A recent RaboResearch report provides insight on the walnut outlook over the coming years. Senior Analyst of Horticulture for Rabo AgriFinance, and lead author of the report, David Magaña said…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
Over the past year, the recently formed Biostimulant Council has been working towards developing a universal understanding of biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biostimulant Coalition, David Beaudreau said the…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…the crop and load flatbed trucks, directly in the fields, ready for worldwide shipping. (Editorial credit: David Litman / Shutterstock.com) There are two primary types of problems you may encounter…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…clear and limited WOTUS definition and protect key exemptions for common agricultural features,” NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager said in a press release. “With the EPA’s convoluted approach to…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…renewable fuel for our entire nation and world.” Delegates also re-elected AFBF President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal for their fourth terms. Long-standing frustration over imbalances in the…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…Louie Brown will be providing a California update, and Tess Dunham will be reviewing water quality in agriculture. David Guy of the Northern California Water Association will give an outlook…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says the act includes a lot of his committee’s agricultural priorities. Scott says, “The investments are critical to helping American agriculture address and deal…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Ag Committee Chair David Scott and fellow Democrats sent a letter to House and Senate leadership asking them to preserve the ag spending provisions in…
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
The essentials you’ll need attract pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash Photo by David Clode on Unsplash Rather…