…observations have some relevance to weather, the water cycle, key things that are very important to the producers out there.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…money during harvest season. Be thankful for those who get food to our tables. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Experts say a California farm labor union law is moving…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…and extension program,” Hollingsworth said. The wide geographic response is likely because farmers are growing crops in multiple counties and are involved in various types of viticulture. The assessment will…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by increasing its annual authorization from $85 million to…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…loan programs,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “Offering innovative tools and resources with help from our cooperators breaks down program delivery barriers ensuring equitable access to…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Castaneda, Executive Director of the Consortium for Common Food Names, emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges faced by American food and beverage manufacturers, expressing readiness to work closely with both…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
…He talked on two primary topics with us, the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the announcement on the GREET program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
…Milk Program (SMP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). What are the changes in the final rule for milk in school meals? USDA decided to maintain the…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
…and harvest our food. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…Congress. The Committee on Agriculture will markup this bill on May 23, and I hope for unanimous support in this endeavor to bring stability to producers, protect our nation’s food…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
U.S. House and Senate Agriculture committees have each released a 2024 Farm Bill overview on Wednesday. Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow presented the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, a comprehensive…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. DOL has noted the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
…program for migrant workers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all…