…value for American dairy. In January 2022, a panel had initially ruled that Canada improperly limited access to its market for U.S. dairy products. With some minor changes made by…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…in Long Beach, and the Redwood Marine Terminal and Baywide Master Plan Project in Eureka. The Port of Hueneme Parking Structure Planning Project in Oxnard and the National City Marine…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “As I’ve often…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-17-23
…Endangered Species Act reviews, and Hass avocados being removed as a host in oriental fruit fly quarantines. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…bill. Larew emphasized the need for clarity for family farmers and ranchers as they plan for the upcoming growing season. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commended the farm…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
To bolster the future of American agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $27.9 million in various projects. The investment targets 45 organizations dedicated to teaching and training…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…this year. “I think if people start strong and have a good plan, then you can pivot from there and decide,” Caffrey noted. “I think they have to plan to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why California growers are encouraged to plan ahead after troubles with pests and…
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
…Reclamation and Sites Project Authority recently finalized the Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement for the project. The report includes updates to the earlier impact statements along with responses…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands…