…Agriculture Committee seize the opportunity to stop a potential 50-state patchwork of differing on-farm regulations,” said NPPC President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn. National Farmers Union (NFU)…
Summer Food Safety
Staying food safe this summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Young people having barbecue party on sunny summer day outdoors. By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As the weather heats…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
The California almond crop is projected to be approximately 3.00 billion pounds this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If that comes to fruition it would be the…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…other similar materials in recent years. New products continue to come into the market with steady investment in additional development. The growing interest and availability of biological products adds to…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…“Large-scale availability of organic seed continues to be a problem and doesn’t seem to be resolving anytime soon,” Rangarajan said, “This hurts growers because they are forced to grow seeds…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
A proposed northern California anti-agriculture measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. This week, we’re joined by Executive Director…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow released the below statement following a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Democrats and Democratic…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…new, profitable markets and further our commitment to maximize American farmers’ share of the food dollar.” Today’s announcements build on USDA’s comprehensive approach to supporting local and regional food systems,…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…from board-appointed committees to working groups. ABC is always looking for new volunteers and accepts applications throughout the year. “There’s lots of different committees to be on. All aspects of…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…is also a testament to the hard work done by almond farmers throughout California during difficult times,” President and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Clarice Turner said in…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA expects a larger California almond crop. Plus, we hear from an expert…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-13-24
…values. Plus, changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Tune in for these news stories,…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…it doesn’t have to be that dramatic either. And it’s more than just being a good work dog. It’s a dog that has a special place in the family’s heart….