The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence as it can be tough to match the spending power of other interests. The…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…interest in rising input and food costs. Chief economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation Roger Cryan was one of the speakers. He started with a discussion on the importance…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…which would function similarly to the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP). Several groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American Farmland Trust (AFT), and Farm Action Fund have endorsed…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
…there has only ever been a voluntary standard established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a mandatory standard for California implemented by the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
Agriculture education in California is continually going through struggles as it attempts to keep up with the growing population of students joining agriculture programs. While the expansion of agriculture education…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…letter to Senate leaders this week, which was signed by dozens of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the International Fresh Produce Association, the National Farmers Union, and…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-03-22
…edition of the Western Fertilizer Handbook, and the California crop progress report for the week ending July 31. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…he said. Johansson says that the Farm Bill is key to providing stability to sugar producers. “U.S. sugar policy enables our farmers to more effectively compete against imported, heavily subsidized…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
…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 a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-01-22
…CRS management experiences this year, and the upcoming CDFA Farm Bill listening sessions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…