…agriculture. She 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…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
While meeting with reporters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention, USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…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…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…S. Forest Service of West Virginia says the 63 foot Norway Spruce, from the Monongahela National Forest, will be decorated up to its November 28th lighting ceremony. Some of the…
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to unveil the eagerly anticipated 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. The comprehensive agricultural…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…new and robust farm bill in 2024. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew expressed optimism about the bipartisan support, urging Congress to use this momentum to expedite a new farm…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…Alaska, and the Farm Boot Camp which provides training to transitioning veterans. According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Ag Census data, one-third of the 3.4 million farmers in the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-15-23
…the 2024 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…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
Grape growers had a challenging season dealing with powdery mildew issues. BASF Technical Service Representative, Kevin Caffrey said it was one of the worst years in recent history. A major…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…well below last year’s levels. However, robust demand has led to a recent rebound in freight rates. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
A proposed forest service change could lead to more carbon storage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Forest Service proposed a change in regulations that would…