…the organization said in a press release. Members of the AWC include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, International Fresh Produce Association, and Western Growers. The group notes…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
A Republican congressman says the GOP’s border bill doesn’t work for farmers or farm workers. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act passed in the House last week with a…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…many farmers, the transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive, so USDA is also helping mitigate the risk involved for farmers who want to be able to grow…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…groups have been fighting the measure since it was initially passed by California voters in 2018. However, SCOTUS has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing the challenge. “Companies that choose…
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
…a recent episode of the Almond Journey Podcast. He began the practice back in 2018. It has helped keep his NOW damage percentages minimal. “What intrigued me was that once…
AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…just that, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance wants to keep the program how it was intended twenty years ago. TASC was first passed in the 2002 farm bill….
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…the farm, agricultural exports supported an additional $43.6 billion in business activity beyond the value of the agricultural exports themselves. The impact starts at the farm through purchases of inputs…
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
…SNAP, Stabenow pointed out some changes made in the 2018 farm bill. “In the last bill, we did strengthen some efforts around employment and training,” she said, “which I think…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
…Index dropped 1.3 percent in April, its fifth-straight monthly decline. The FAO Dairy Price Index dropped by 1.7 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…