USDA is clearing up some requirements in the meat industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bison Burger with lettuce, cheese and fried potatoes Shutterstock image Last year,…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…help us with consumers in the U.S. It’ll help us internationally as well, creating markets for U.S. dairy,” said Bonnie. “U.S. Dairy has been a leader in this for a…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The project is a response to regional water storage issues and the first major water storage initiative in over a decade. Various…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…better. “The principal item really is this borrowing authority, which does not increase the assessment. It does not increase the revenue of the organization at all during the year. It’s…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…each PSL period. Anti-retaliation provisions have also been bolstered under the new law. Employers are barred from imposing conditions or meddling with requests to use paid sick leave. Employers are…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…Miller 15:12 Sabrina Halvorson National 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…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-27-23
…conference, the confirmed identification of Carpophilus truncatus beetle in almond orchards, and comments from NCBA on the new Speaker of the House. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…a panel discussion with four different companies that work in the irrigation space. “We’re going to cover things like how to choose a system. Should it be wireless? Should it…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…against including wax labeling statements on cartons to avoid drawing attention to its potential use. This is a significant concern in the region. Additionally, there’s a recent MRL violation related…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…and forest landowners through January 13, 2024. The program has been developed through Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. It is meant to provide financial assistance to farmers and…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Program applications are available through the Inflation Reduction Act. USDA’s Natural…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…to drive a lot of additional cheese use during the rest of 2023. Paul Ziemnisky is Group EVP of Health and Wellness, Insights, and Innovation with Dairy Management Inc (DMI)….