…letter to Senate leaders this week, which was signed by dozens of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the International Fresh Produce Association, the National Farmers Union, and…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…he said. Johansson says that the Farm Bill is key to providing stability to sugar producers. “U.S. sugar policy enables our farmers to more effectively compete against imported, heavily subsidized…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
…Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-01-22
…CRS management experiences this year, and the upcoming CDFA Farm Bill listening sessions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
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
…care and tax reforms. Most important for farmers is the funding support included for conservation programs. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed praise for the legislation. The National Farmers Union (NFU)…
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
…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 Council Member on…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…will significantly reduce the cost of operations and encourage farmers to adopt stable genetics that produce consistency in the industry, helping several facets of the industry simultaneously – both farmers…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…agreement. Outreach and education will also be provided to farms involved in the program. “Through this innovative program, California will be able to support local and underserved farmers while expanding…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
…testing is a service and a requirement that we have to ensure that the seed that we provide our customers, the farmers, is safe, clean, and secure,” explained Matthew Johnston,…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…Service (NRCS), Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Through On-Farm Trials, partners can work directly with farmers and ranchers to test and adopt new strategies on agricultural lands, accelerating…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…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 Council Member on the…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
…primarily 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…