A petition has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. The joint petition was submitted by American Olive…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
Agriculture education in California is continually going through struggles as it attempts to keep up with the growing population of students joining agriculture programs. While the expansion of agriculture education…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
Several factors need to be considered when looking to add biologicals to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…now to provide stability for our existing workers and make key reforms to the H-2A program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…is responsible for disbursement to state organizations and the investments in industry promotion, research, and consumer information programs to enhance the marketing of U.S. pork and pork products. Listen to…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…foreign sugar. And it costs taxpayers nothing. Maintaining a strong safety net in the next Farm Bill is going to be critical to our farm economy and our national food…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the San Joaquin Valley Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV program, the limited incentive options for…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
…of Ours program here. Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
…role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Farmers and the…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…Program would be supported by $8.45 billion and $6.75 billion would be allotted for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. “If passed, the Inflation Reduction Act will have a meaningful impact…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…being extended indefinitely. Potentially eligible participants of the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) will be receiving pre-filled applications from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Once the last of the…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…a group of professional chefs to promote the use of high oleic soybean oil in the restaurant and food service industries. Chuck Prellwitz is a soy checkoff leader from Wisconsin…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…fees. Colorado is facing similar challenges as the states that have turned their programs over to the USDA in terms of making our program financially sustainable. This has included the…