…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)….
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
…the 1,000-mile annual limitation. “It wasn’t a problem. This truck really was a low-use truck. It stays on the farm and is used very, very little. Way under the thousand…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-11-23
…Farm Bill timing, upcoming USDA Outlook, and new legislation ensuring drone use in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
…crop industry being key to remaining competitive, and staying on top of low use exemption requirements for the Truck and Bus Rule. Tune in to the show for these news…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…Greene, USDA’s latest effort to address some of these issues is a new pilot program: The Larm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot. Up to $65 billion in grants are available…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…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 Hour. She was…