…our farmers and a safeguard for America’s domestic food supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…of neonicotinoid insecticides, reduces survival and harms reproduction as well as bumblebee immune systems. American bumblebees were first described before the United States won its independence and are known by…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…out that the California Department of Food and Agriculture admits the confinement rules will not achieve the desired results. Thus far, AFBF and NPPC have been unsuccessful in their efforts…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…Impact-driven entrepreneurs and startups that are developing technologies that promote a more healthy and sustainable food and ag system can apply for the competition before October 11. Listen to the radio report…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
…a great thing to do for your own food-producing plants. Most crops require pollinators, so having them attracted by pollinator gardens means they’ll be around to pollinate crops when the…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…Vilsack also outlined a new climate partnership initiative. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. “The coronavirus…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…improvements. Tomich, who is the founder of the UC Davis Food Systems Lab and distinguished professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, said that an expansion of current…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…“USDA is committed to advancing equity throughout the Department.” The Equity Commission will advise the Ag Secretary by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that contribute to barriers…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…your plants’ vascular systems into sludgy, slimy messes. Try using double-sided tape to keep them away. This tape will also catch grasshoppers, which like to eat corn leaves as well….
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…Dr. Barb Glenn highlighted the disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges created within the food supply chain as underscoring the need for enhancing emergency food supply networks….
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
The Department of Agriculture highlighted investments to end hunger and malnutrition at the United Nations Food Systems Summit this week. Speaking of the total $10 billion of investments, Agriculture Secretary…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…fruits and vegetables. The bill would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, food pantries,…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…Grants Program will accept projects that help improve the adoption of proven IPM systems or practices. Budgets for eligible projects will range between $50,000 and $1.8 million dollars. Virtual information…