A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
…free. ABC partners with several hotels in the area and those hotel blocks will be open on September 12. Registration and hotel information will all be available online at Almonds.com/Conference….
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…representatives will collect data on production practices, chemical and fertilizer use, pest management, and conservation installations. All information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only, ensuring respondents’ privacy. The…
EPA to Assess Potential Pesticide Exposure Earlier in the Review Process
…of pesticide drift earlier in the approval process for new pesticides and new uses of existing pesticides. This change aims to implement protections 15 years sooner than before. By assessing…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…creates uncertainty for ranchers who rely on these lands. They claim the rule, issued in May, lacks clarity, introduces unauthorized policy changes, and undermines ranchers’ roles in land stewardship. Listen…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…precision plant nutrition, it’s keeping the plant in balance. Keeping this, what I call the ‘nutrient bank,’” said Palomino. “I like to keep the nutrient bank full and in balance…
Data Shows Pesticide Use Continues to Decline in California
…million-pound decrease from the previous year. The cumulative acres treated also fell by 3.2 percent. The Pesticide Use Report is compiled using data collected from county agricultural commissioners. As regulations…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…the marketplace. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-22-24
…Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…cultivation, and extraction company in the world, Acadian Plant Health is an international leader in sustainable, science-based biological solutions for high-value as well as broad-acre crops. For more information about…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…of Insurance Period: Extend insurance coverage in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey by an additional 16 days. Canola: Expand insurance for canola into South Dakota and Michigan. Bunger encourages growers…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…Salinas Biological Summit saw an increase in the number of attendees compared to last year, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Stay informed about…