Inflation is ‘front and center’ for agriculture and other sectors as Washington lawmakers fight over ways to control it ahead of the November midterm elections. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says…
New Mitigation Strategy for Broomrape is Expected for Next Cropping Year
…past five years, creating significant concern as a quarantine pest. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said that an approach used in Europe shows promise. Pink…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
A food safety technology event is coming up next week in Reedley. Hosted by Western Growers, the Center for Produce Safety, and the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture,…
Research Efforts to Provide Better Picture of Watergrass Issues in Rice
Research efforts are beginning to provide a better picture of watergrass issues in rice fields. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest conducted a survey…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-11-22
…period. Also in the show is a look at the new Almond Board of California board and chair taking their places and research efforts providing a better picture of watergrass…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…is a resounding victory for organic animals, farmers, and eaters,” senior attorney with Center for Food Safety, Amy van Saun said in a press release. “The proposed rule appears to…
Rice Field Day Coming Up August 31 in Biggs
The annual Rice Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 31 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The field day will give industry members an opportunity to learn about the research…
Tomato Pest and Disease Field Day Coming Up August 17
…year. “It was a really successful meeting where we were able to highlight a bunch of the current research going on in tomatoes. In that year, it was focused primarily…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing to get a closer look at USDA’s Hemp Production Program in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. The Inflation…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…country. A recent analysis from the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University found that the U.S. sugar industry supports more than 151,000 jobs and contributes more than…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…is responsible for disbursement to state organizations and the investments in industry promotion, research, and consumer information programs to enhance the marketing of U.S. pork and pork products. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
…operations center to enroll in the cotton trust protocol and the development of bios that incorporates interaction with conventional materials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing Thursday to get a closer look at USDA’s Hemp Production Program in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill….