…that adult obesity increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Broad efforts to contain COVID-19 included travel, work, and social restrictions. Such behavioral adjustments disrupted the dietary and…
Income Spent on Food Increases
…as pandemic-related restrictions and concerns eased. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Income Spent on Food Increases Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…to restrict repair,” Larew stated. “We are asking the EPA to clarify that manufacturer-imposed restrictions on independent repair are not required by the CAA.” In a direct response to the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-07-23
…innovation grants that are available to producers, and CDFA accepting block grant applications for the organic transition program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
Image by Jolan Chapin from Pixabay Organic dairy producers have more time to submit applications for the USDA’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The program was established to help…
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
…into other areas. Officials will be inspecting host plants for fruit fly larvae on properties within 200 meters of detections. Properties will also be treated with a naturally derived organic-approved…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives organic dairy producers more…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…organizations and businesses including Organic Valley and the Organic Farming Research Foundation. “NSAC applauds the introduction of the Organic Science Research and Investment Act, which makes meaningful investments in providing…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…increasing its review of crop protection products’ potential negative impacts on endangered species, it could create heightened scrutiny on existing and new products, with possible usage restrictions. “We are also…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…in light of restrictions from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The farming operation is in an area that has lost a lot of its surface water supplies. In light of…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
The United States has requested dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the policies “are not based on science” and “stifle agricultural…