…markets. “The biggest one by far is China and Hong Kong,” said Brittney Goodrich, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist of Agricultural and Resource Economics with UC Davis. “Maintaining those good trade…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-08-24
…watching concerns about a continued HPAI outbreak. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
…have mandated greenhouse gas emissions reporting for supply chains, prompted significant opposition from agricultural organizations due to potential privacy issues and financial strain on small farms. The finalized SEC rules…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…access to reliable electricity. Vilsack says, “Rural electric cooperatives are the backbone of America’s power delivery.” Vilsack made the announcement at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s PowerXchange annual meeting…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…access more information on the programs through USDA’s website or local USDA Service Centers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…Protecting the Crop from Fungi Affects its Overall Health Brought to you by Corteva Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-07-24
…in almond orchards. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…are available from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Castillo said the workshops will be a more intimate event to allow for more interaction among participants. “With some of these smaller…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…end of 2025. The exclusion amount will revert in 2026 to $6.98 million per deceased person. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate the expiring increased exemption would be…
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
…Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-06-24
…Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…to support producer-to-consumer marketing, local food markets, and enterprises. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting grant applications until May 14, 2024. The program targets projects enhancing access to locally grown…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…and landowners interested in either opportunity should contact the FSA and NRCS at their local Service Center. Those interested in the Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project should contact NRCS to sign…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…enforcement. This move is part of President Biden’s broader efforts to promote competition in agricultural markets and ensure fair treatment for small- and mid-size farmers. While industry stakeholders like the…