…currently in the U.S. “A section of this bill establishes a Dignity Program. It’s a practical solution for undocumented immigrants who’ve been with us for more than five years. It…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
The friendly small-town reputation may be drawing healthcare professionals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The availability of healthcare professionals in rural areas lags that of urban areas,…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…innovation alongside the Department of Energy, AFT, and other partners across the country,” said Tim Fink, AFT Policy Director. “Together, we are seeking ways to reduce displacement of farming from…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
He says it’s an act with a cute name and an important purpose. This week, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) joins Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Beagle Brigade Act and…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…is four to 25 times greater than the average for retail beef. Even the most efficient beef production systems reviewed in the study outperform cultured meat across all scenarios, suggesting…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…time commitment from the grower, it’s much quicker to get in and much more user-friendly.” The number of questions has been effectively cut in half. Questions are also now grouped…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
The Biden Administration this week announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. They say the funding will help…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
The USDA gets a pat on the back for its investments in organic farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rodale Institute The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…Rice Production Program are established in H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Producers with 75 percent or more of their average adjusted gross income (AGI) coming from farming quality…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
…at increasing the use of cover crops in agriculture to provide additional habitat for bee species. Climate-Smart Habitat Manager for Project Apis m. and Manager of the Seeds for Bees…
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…