…Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…and farm businesses. Additionally, the Centers will provide subawards of up to $100,000 to support regional projects. Awards will be applied to projects supporting activities including food safety, value chain…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
…for food safety and consumer trust. In this week’s AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Todd Wilkinson, a cattle rancher from South Dakota and President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Monte Sorensen, Product Manager for…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…of the eight are signaling any second thoughts despite the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s push about the critical role AM plays in delivering public safety information especially in rural areas….
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…Bureau Federation, and Western Growers emphasized the need for safety net support for farmers and ranchers. In the letter, the associations say ongoing tensions with China pose a significant risk…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…for safety controls and emission systems don’t get altered. CNH and AFBF will meet semiannually to review the agreement to address any concerns. Read the MOU here. Listen to Sabrina…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
It’s ag safety awareness week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers…
Almond Update: Best Management Practices During Pollination
…be toxic to the bees.” Another way to ensure bee safety during pollination is to stay informed about where colonies are located. The BeeWhere program has been helpful in keeping…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
…providing food for the country and the world. “No one grows it in the manner that we do with the security, the safety, and the plentifulness. My job, our job…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
…U.S. Department of Agriculture expedite mitigation efforts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. National Cattlemen’s…