…recently named 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…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Making sure farmers have access to important information about their poultry company, inputs, stocking densities and feed disruptions…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s 2020 cash farm receipts down but the state remains top in the…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
…strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health, and a majority of rural adults and…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). The NWSA is a marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma in Washington State. USDA’s Farm Service…
Agronomy Week 2022
…Lavac says it’s a week to recognize agronomists and other crop professionals who help farmers get the most from their crops. “We encourage all farmers, regardless of their seed…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
…farmer-driven information source that provides agronomic precision data to all its members. “We wanted to level the playing field for farmers,” says Amol Deshpande, FBN’s CEO and Co-Founder. With a…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) indicated the framework is a positive step for trade in the region. Duvall “We urge the administration to work with other nations through the new…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…is not widely publicized. Many row crop growers have seen positive returns from using seeds treated with biological materials. “Everybody kind of likes to beat up on the farmer and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-23-22
…the May budget revision and state collaboration being key to successfully getting priorities in Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Cybersecurity on the Farm
The importance of cybersecurity on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Recent incidents with grain elevators getting hacked and companies having data held hostage calls for…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion. During a farm visit in Illinois, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…