…to the Environmental Protection Agency encouraging the agency itself to seek that stay, which would have far more credibility if that were the case, so this fight is not over,”…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff outlined the EPA’s strategies during a speech to the…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
Four bipartisan lawmakers have initiated the Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus aiming to enhance U.S. agricultural trade. Announced last week, the caucus includes Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…Assistance Act and the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act have played pivotal roles in providing financial support to producers affected by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, and other eligible disasters. Enrollment for…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…to hear from producers about how our resources can continue into the future, to better serve specialty crop producers.” She says it’s a multi-agency effort within the USDA. “So, it’s…
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…in this country, which obviously will have an impact on the individuals who will leave healthier lives,” he said. “It will also have an impact on our capacity to fund…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…legislation. “We strongly support the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to bolster our economy and support American workers and families by acting without delay to restore immediate…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…that keeps the natural water in and unwanted environmental factors out. “Global warming. Environmental change. You can call it what you want, but our environment is changing and that environment…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
The Supporting Farm Operations Act, H.R. 7046, was introduced in the U.S. House Representatives last week. It seeks to address the high cost of agricultural labor by freezing the Adverse…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show why ag groups are supporting the Innovative FEED Act and federal investments to…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…they work to build equitable food systems and climate change resilience.” EXOTIC FRUIT FLY President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, said that she appreciates Governor Newsom’s protection of…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…rotate FRAC groups to prevent resistance build-up. Samler advises against consecutive use of the same active ingredient or mode of action class, stressing the importance of diverse strategies. Chemical pest…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…groundwater recharge during flood events, utilizing excess flows to build drought reserves. These types of actions were critical during the flood events that occurred in the previous water year. Methods…
