Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers fresh produce labor shortage resulting in higher food prices, growth in the biologicals…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…in 2020-21 to identify potential alternatives. DPR indicates that the proposed measure will be more health-protective than the current township cap program limiting 1,3-D use in California. Separate regulations specifically…
NCGA Launches Search for Next CEO
…in March. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. NCGA Launches Search for Next CEO Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Combine Sales Rise While Tractor Sales Drop in October
…in Canada that showed growth were four-wheel-drive tractors up 19 percent and combine harvesters up 33 percent. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Combine Sales Rise…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Partnership Program · $1.4 billion – Agricultural Conservation Easement Program · $1 billion – Conservation Technical Assistance NRCS is asking for public input on to how to best maximize benefits for climate…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-17-22
…Delta Drought Response pilot program, and details on the global tree nut production insights and rootstock selection sessions at the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these…
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
…Louis “Mick” Colvin. Since 2002, the fund has supported a total of 121 recipients through $418,500 in scholarships. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. CAB Awards…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-16-22
…programs to help growers protect orchards from overwintering pest, and fresh produce growers who are experiencing labor shortages say the issues could result in higher food prices. Tune in to…
Who Grows Our Holiday Favorites?
…some of our favorite holiday dishes. The USDA is reminding everyone to thank a farmer at this time of year, and take a look at where all that food on…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…beans, in an expanded holiday menu. Adding these foods to the classic Thanksgiving menu increased the overall cost by $17.25, to $81.30. This updated basket of foods also increased in…
Export Exchange Success
…vessels. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Export Exchange Success Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…nutritious food products. Up to four non-governmental organizations will be selected by the Food and Nutrition Service to manage funds for the School Food System Transformation Challenge. Listen to Sabrina…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
A look at SNAP participation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In fiscal year 2021, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.5 million people monthly….