The State Water Resources Control Board has determined that the Sites Reservoir water rights application is officially complete. The specialty crop industry wants farm bill funding for research and new…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regard to treated seed regulations. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Food Safety…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-07-23
…rights bills passing on to the next floor, outlook for specialty crops in the next Farm Bill and pest pressures as summer heats up. Tune in to the show for…
How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food?
How important is that “natural” label on our groceries? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) says food labeled…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
…farm bill. However, he said there are some important goals. “It’s hard to pick among your children. The specialty crop Farm Bill Alliance is 125 organizations, 19 of us on…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
…“We believe it’s important to publicly recognize the people that make the FARM Program so successful.” Farms or FARM evaluators can be nominated by fellow dairy farmers, community members, extension,…
Beagle Brigade Act Gaining Support
…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…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…legislators point out it gives the FMC the authority to protect U.S. ports, shippers, and manufacturers from Chinese influence. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
…April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
The broad authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in its administration of the Waters of the U.S. rule has been curbed. Issues with Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) appear to…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…mutual success of our farmers and producers.” Mexico’s position on agricultural biotechnology products has been a point of contention for several months now. U.S. and Mexican officials have held technical…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule regarding Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs). PIPs are classified as pesticidal substances that are produced by plants, along with the genetic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-02-23
…for the Almonds Board of Directors, trade in the Farm Bill and details on how to enroll in the new organic dairy marketing program. Tune in to the show for…
FAO Issues Report on World’s Hunger Hotspots
…or are at risk of deterioration towards those conditions. Countries like Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan remain at the highest level of concern. From the National Association of Farm…