…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…
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…
Week in Review: Pistachio Expectations Decline & Mitigating Red Scale in Citrus
…San Joaquin Valley. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in urging the Senate to pass legislation to build on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Get all of the…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Association of Winegrape Growers, National Pork Producers Council, and Western Growers. Expanding NIIT would increase tax rates imposed on family-owned…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s participation in Farm Bill development, combatting lower chill hours with innovation in…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…travel safety, and work every day to prevent the introduction of harmful foreign animal and plant diseases and pests into the U.S.” Signatories of the letter include the American Farm…
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
…celebrate U.S. agriculture with its second annual Rock the Crop Concert Sweepstakes. U.S. farmers and ranchers must enter by July 25 for a chance to win a private, on-farm concert…
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
…scale across his production to create efficiencies. So far, the company has seen success with automation on the thinning and weeding side. “That’s something that’s not just emerging – it’s…
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
Cotton Council International will be showcasing U.S. cotton production and processing to key Pakistani textile manufacturing executives during a special trade mission in the U.S. next week. CCI is the…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…of UAN. Farm groups have expressed appreciation for the ITC’s decision, as fertilizer prices are already causing significant strain on the agriculture industry. “AFBF is pleased the U.S. International Trade…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. The organization submitted comments on USDA’s…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…to be an “on” year for production, even after an abnormally large crop in 2021. If the 2022 crop hits the one-billion-pound mark, it would be the third consecutive year…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…the reliance of young and beginning farmers on government loans,” he said. “Many farmers and ranchers will borrow more in each growing season than the average American will borrow in…
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
…agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture. The purpose is to develop stronger trade relationships in the eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. “The USDA Philippines trade…