…of what they eat and where it is grown.” It’s this change in consumer taste that Albert believes will define the coming years for fruit and vegetable growers – if…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…not have a clue about how to address climate change,” Kagan noted. The Court appoints itself—instead of Congress or the expert agency—the decision-maker on climate policy. I cannot think of…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…global climate change. Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions with ruminant animals including cows responsible for more than a quarter of that total. Studies showed…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
…America, he says, where trying to change the conventional conversation is the norm. “That’s the beauty of Latin America,” Peña says. “You have a lot of people thinking differently. You…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…The House Agriculture Committee recently discussed The Role of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” Ranking Member, Representative Glenn G.T. Thompson gave his four guiding principles on the matter. “Climate policies…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…have areas that are important to agriculture: money for SGMA compliance, money for conveyance, money for groundwater recharge,” Brown noted. “The $21 billion for climate change, drought, and water resilience…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” In his opening statement, Chairman Representative David Scott of Georgia gave his thoughts on the importance of the topic. “Climate change poses a threat…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
Agricultural industry groups are raising concerns about a proposed rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule would require…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-21-22
…the reasons for the lack of on-farm conservation for pollinators, and why long-term climate solutions are important but immediate solutions are critical. Tune in to the show for these news…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…for carbon emission reductions, renewable power, waste diversion, land conservation and other climate-related objectives. However, we still do not have a goal to grow the water supply. In fact, our…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…a substantial role in helping foster habitat development. “We know that these programs work, but we’re not seeing them used enough. We want to figure out how we can change…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…to do it in a way that also does right by the climate? That’s a pretty tricky balancing act.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
…accessible, and more natural for kids, parents, and teachers across the nation. These resources will continue to grow and change depending on the needs and interests of the American public….
DPR Hosting Public Workshops on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…be hosted online and will be facilitated by the UC Davis Center for Regional Change. Spanish interpretation will be provided at all workshops. The first workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 27…