…National Milk Producers Federation, American Farm Bureau Federation, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The groups assert that changes to gene editing regulations are needed to better…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…in spinach production has been awarded $795,194. CDFA and other collaborators will also be working to develop a new tool to enhance pollinator habitat in blueberries with a $554,663 award….
Birds Lost to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Tops 27 Million
…and are being encouraged to bolster safety protocols. Zippy Duvall “The HPAI outbreak is an urgent reminder to all poultry farmers to ensure their biosecurity measures are in place,” American…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-18-22
…new EU production standards, and a study that shows what consumers want to see in the new farm bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
…system but disagrees with the approach of imposing EU health and environmental standards on imported agricultural and agri-food products. In the comments, USMEF points out efforts of American production to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-15-22
…dollar stretch further, and details on the Food and Ag Center for Science Education launched by Farm Bureau. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
How Your Dog Can Be Farm Dog of the Year
…Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Meet the 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZv6ZsOZEmg Meet Fit, Farm Bureau’s 2022 Farm Dog of the Year. Florida Farm Bureau…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…Below is a summary: 1. Partner with trusted technical assistance providers 2. Reduce barriers to USDA programs and improve support to underserved farmers, ranchers, landowners, and farmworkers 3. Expand equitable access to USDA…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
Almond growers have a variety of incentive opportunities available to help support a wide array of production practices. The next Training Tuesday from the Almond Board of California (ABC) will…
Experts Expect Inflation to Continue
Inflation continues to rise as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports year-over-year inflation in March was 8.5 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan says we’re seeing the…
Ag Youth Leadership Programs Help Guide Student Career Choices
…but I also really have a passion for ag business and helping the more production and management side of agriculture too.” Franks has discovered a strong passion for the agriculture…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…others to reduce excess nutrients in America’s waters,” said Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. “Effective nutrient management not only improves plant health and productivity, but also…
Pending Burning Restrictions Having an Impact on Vineyard Removals
…cross arms,” Lehman noted. “When it becomes uneconomical to farm then it becomes unviable. So, then what do you do at that point? You just don’t farm anymore on that…
Week in Review: Drought Conditions Back to 2015 Levels & Cotton Acreage and Prices Up
…a memorandum of understanding. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to make the announcement to our listeners. The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act…