…calls the federal safety training program “burdensome”. U.S. Custom Harvesters agrees and has endorsed the legislation. In a news release, U.S. Custom Harvesters states the legislation will remove burdensome government…
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
…said. Continuing the short video education vignette, Bryan will share how the pork producer continues to bring a safe, nutritious product to the consumer. “You know, all the industry programs…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected nearly two dozen projects that will impact California under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. A total of $2.8 billion is being…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
…of Food and Agriculture, showing bearing acreage as 255,528 acres. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the Pollinator Habitat Program is designed to increase pollinator habitat on…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…intends to collect approximately 240 samples during the fall 2022 harvest season. Samples will be collected from farms and ranches that have been identified as being potentially associated with foodborne…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers safety concerns during harvest time, the heatwave causing problems for later-season pumpkins, and…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…Land of Ours program here. Cotton Program in USDA Partnership Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Almond Update: Big Changes to Almond Conference Agenda for 2022
…The event will feature the magic and comedy of Arthur Trace. Williams explained that they moved the gala as part of the overall shift in programming. This year, the educational…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…and related products increased 0.3 percent over the month, the smallest increase in that index since November 2021. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. August Consumer…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers details on the Farm2Food Accelerator program for small farm businesses, the CA Crop…
Food Insecurity in Households with Children Reached Two-decade Low
…nearly 2.5 million fewer children lived in households that experienced food insecurity. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Food Insecurity in Households with Children Reached Two-decade…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…