…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…
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NewAfrica/DepositPhotos image This summer is the inauguration…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…facilitate osmotic adjustment, allowing plants to better manage water uptake and retention. Compounds in seaweed extracts act as compatible osmolytes, prompting plants to produce their own compounds that enhance water…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…and regional communities. He calls it “a huge win for children, schools, farmers, producers, and communities.” Vilsack says, “When schools have access to fresh, local food options with homegrown flavor,…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…110 square miles in the Santa Clarita area. More information about invasive fruit flies and ongoing quarantines in California is available at CaFruitFly.com. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…Ant Baits with commercial operations in mind. Let’s dive into how these solutions can be used to protect your operation. Protect Existing Crops with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait– Approved…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…throughout several states. The U.S. has documented three cases of humans with bird flu so far this year, and all had regular contact with dairy cattle. As of this month,…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…the application forms are available at Almonds.com/Committees. Each committee has a detailed description and statement of interest form outlining the mission and responsibilities, helping potential members understand what to expect….
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…the issues that are important to the industry. To get an update, we’re talking with Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association. Each week…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…to participate in ABC activities. “Several of our board members also served on committees. That’s where they started, committees and workgroups. I think it’s just a great opportunity for anyone…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…/ 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 Hour….
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…it sooner rather than later. There is a specific number of seats for each committee, so first come, first served.” There are 11 different committees and workgroups to choose from,…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…U.S. government remains committed to addressing this situation with urgency. To learn more about USDA’s response to H5N1 in dairy cattle, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….