…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…the SWAT Act while touring the Crossroads Blueberry Farm in West Olive, Michigan. Farm owner Luke DeHaan talked about how the pest affects his business. “The stores have zero tolerance…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting is also supporting the effort. NAFB president Joe Gill says AM radio is a vital resource for rural America. “It plays a very important role…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…the Sites Project Authority. The North Delta Water Agency made a request for an extension last month. The extension comes on the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom signing a package…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has an update on zero-emission transportation, the latest Farm Bill developments, information about regenerative…
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
…legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
…News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
More than 60 agribusiness groups have expressed “great concern” for how plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) are going to be regulated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a final rule…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
…seen in 2021 and 2022. Farm operators remain the largest group of buyers through Farmers National Company, accounting for nearly 80 percent of all land sale transactions. The sales volume…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…farm bill in supporting more than two million farms covering nearly 900 million acres of land. Farm Bill for America’s Families seeks to engage consumers, leaders, and lawmakers in its…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-13-23
…impact of climate-smart agriculture, comments from the Ways and Means hearing, and a grazing and wetlands study getting funding from California Farm Bureau. Tune in to the show for these…