…the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on a bipartisan basis, which will help lower costs for American retailers, farmers and consumers,” Biden said in a statement. “This bill will make progress…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
An appeals court recently reversed an earlier judgment preventing bumblebees from falling under the definition of “fish” in the California Endangered Species Act. CPDPD Director Victoria Hornbaker told AgNet West…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-10-22
…the California Endangered Species Act, and the considerations of CCA’s when determining issues in vineyards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…best drive policy and support American agriculture and he will be ready to lead from day one.” The position of chief ag negotiator has remained vacant since President Biden took…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…from satellite technology and so forth, a relatively small percentage of the traditional planting in Ukraine is taking place. We also know that they are stressed in terms of their…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
An appeals court recently reversed an earlier judgment preventing bumblebees from falling under the definition of “fish” in the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The California Third District Court of…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
…that soil to absorb that. So we look at framing rules by how far is the reach versus the actual impact on water quality and what can the agencies handle.”…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has created educational resources for teachers and parents of all backgrounds across the county. The Executive Director of the organization, Daniel Meloy, works…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…continue to be developed. Up to $400 million will be awarded through the program as authorized by the American Rescue Plan. A total of $200 million is set to be…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…resources that I gave them in the American rescue plan to help fund local processors and regional processors so that we can begin to create that resiliency,” she said. Photo…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…support programs,” OTA CEO and Executive Director Tom Chapman said in a press release. “This historic investment in food production, which increases options for American farmers to ‘adopt practices that…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
Recently introduced legislation, H.R. 7752, known as the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022, seeks to more appropriately define the regulatory structure for biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biological Products…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-06-22
…still in progress, and the Plant Biostimulant Act would provide much-needed clarity to the sector. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
Responses to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its food supply chain transformation plan have been largely positive. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed support for the…