…needed to solve this plant pest riddle,” said NPB President and co-chair of the SLF working group, Steven Long. Representatives from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
…in California and a new legislative working group to address farm labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken
…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 time between California…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
Increasing accessibility for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is one of the priorities for the Almond Alliance of California in the upcoming farm bill. CREP is a component of…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…lower costs for producers. “American agriculture has continued to be resilient in the face of significant and unpredictable challenges,” Vilsack says. “Today’s comprehensive set of investments will help producers by…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade with India, biological solutions, investments in underserved producers, along with USMCA and…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…a press release. “This is a complex problem that deserves the focused attention of the Members who hear from producers every day rather than the partisan grandstanding that has plagued…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
AgNet Weekly: Dan Kildee on Mexico, GMO Corn, and the USMCA
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…farm bill. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-23-23
…CREP value for western producers, the tentative schedule for GSA probationary hearings, and comments from the hearing on broadband. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…is expected to restore and expand market opportunities for American ag producers and manufacturers. “While there has long been frustration over unnecessary barriers to entry into the Indian market, today’s…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…data to the farm to help producers navigate climate-related challenges. Through the partnership, further opportunities to improve crop performance both on Earth and in space will be explored. USDA and…