Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the multiple benefits of implementing cover crops in farms, farm bill titles important…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…institutions, and local/regional food hubs. Another $310 million in organic products were sold directly to consumers at farmers markets, on-farm stores and stands, roadside stands or stores, pick-your-own operations, community-supported…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates have expressed support for the confirmation. “Alexis has a strong background in agriculture from growing up on a farm in Iowa and…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…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…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…need for modernization of aging water infrastructure, which will benefit farmers along with consumers. Support for WRDA 2022 also came from several other farming organizations including the Agricultural Transportation Working…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…impacting tomato production. Biobest R&D Director, Felix Wackers explained that the mite species Pronematus ubiquitous is the first effective biocontrol solution for tomato russet mite. But during the trials they…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the last-minute introduction of a farm labor bill, the immediate drought relief component…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
The American Farm Bureau Federation encourages rural residents to verify the accuracy of the FCC’s National Broadband Map. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Federal Communications Commission…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, Brad Rippey explained that it looks like a strong start to the season so far. Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager for Divine Flavor, Michael…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…“FAS works hard every day to expand international markets for U.S. farm and food products, to break down trade barriers, and to assist America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers with the…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…festival this past September, Farm Aid announced that it distributed nearly $1.2 million in grant funding in 2022. Farm Aid prioritized grant proposals from organizations that facilitate farmer-led solutions to…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…modernize the application process, and lower the cost of rural housing for farm workers. More than a dozen agricultural organizations including the National Farmers Union and National Milk Producers Federation…