…the “value-chain” concept and an explicit exemption for agriculture from the Scope 3 requirements. Other recommendations include aligning emission reporting requirements with other emission programs and ensuring disclosure information does…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…program in the last farm bill has provided beneficial improvements, lawmakers must continue to ensure the dairy industry has a safety net that works. “This program provides more comprehensive coverage…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…assistance programs to support pollinator habitats are also available from the Natural Resources Conservation Service as well as the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Mite-Resistant Honeybees
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Mite-Resistant Honeybees Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…out more at WGA.com. Priority Sampling Founder and CEO Rafael Davila joins the podcast to talk about his company’s efforts to improve the safety of the food supply chain. “I…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…consumer choice and further inflate food prices,” NPPC Assistant Vice President and General Counsel Michael Formica said in a press release. “Additional supporters filed briefs opposing Proposition 12 and stood…
Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
…2019. Story Contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…one of the most neglected aspects of pest control programs. “You can have the best product, but if you don’t get good coverage, you’re not going to get control. You…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers working with law enforcement when illegal dumping occurs, an owner applied number program…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…severe drought—such as the southeast—still have other issues when it comes to honeybees. We’ll have more of that in tomorrow’s program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…agency has again chosen to disregard the data.” The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts Sabrina Halvorson National…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…or multi-county jurisdiction. Committee members provide important localized administration of FSA initiatives such as conservation programs, disaster payments, and emergency programs. Individuals are allowed to nominate themselves or others. Qualifying…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
Honeybees are vital for much of our food, but they continue to struggle. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Image by vojta001 from Pixabay Pollinators are currently in the spotlight,…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…Food Supply Chain Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act. The package addresses a variety of issues ranging from meat packing and cattle marketing to fertilizer and precision…