…dogs were contenders for People’s Choice Pup: Bernice, owned by Illinois Farm Bureau members John and Sandy Brix; Sage, owned by New York Farm Bureau member Denise Andrews; Zora, owned…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
Deere & Company (John Deere) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that addresses the right to repair equipment. Signed at the 2023…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…preserving a truly sustainable economic driver.” Prepared by John Dunham & Associates, the report shows that the economic impact in California has grown by 27 percent over the past six…
California Chill Report: Progress Thus Far This Season
…the Almond Conference this week, we had the opportunity to speak with the Director of Sales and USA Agriculture for Alzchem, John Meyer. In talking about the importance of chill…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…to consider the purpose of the law in its implementation. A particular issue that Representatives Dusty Johnson, John Garamendi, and others point out is the regulatory definition of “unreasonable.” “The…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
…webinars will be developed through the project. It will also include an online continuing education course for pesticide applicators. Another project will be led by Dr. John Lin at California…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…grand title of one big climate slush fund,” said Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). More than $369 billion in the act was approved for climate change and clean energy investments. Of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for rural broadband thanks to the infrastructure law, using the John Deere…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
…trade experience. The groups also note that McKalip has the experience necessary to tackle some of the most pressing trade policy issues the industry is facing. John Bode, President and…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
…growth. “For too many Americans, it is easy to brush off farmland loss or view it as inevitable. This puts our future at risk,” said John Piotti, AFT president and…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion that a “decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
Representatives from California have introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act to help support agricultural exports leaving California ports. Congressmen John Garamendi, Jim Costa, and Mike Thompson introduced the legislation…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
…the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the ERP is a notable improvement from the assistance provided under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. All of the…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the ERP is a notable improvement from the assistance provided under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. Winegrape growers who have…