…not exhaustive, constitute over 20 percent of the quantified hidden costs and are equivalent to almost one-third of agricultural value added.” Those costs are primarily related to greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
A new partnership to improve the nation’s forests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nonprofit conservation organization American Forests is teaming up with the USDA Forest Service…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…safeguarding the future of the nation’s most productive agricultural economy. “We face abundant challenges in farming and ranching today,” Douglass said in a press release. “But California remains a great…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…conservation practices approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) without affecting crop insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) updated the Good Farming Practices Handbook to align more with overall…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
Red Tilapia fish farming fishery on a river By rherecoach/Shutterstock image (USDA-NASS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 4, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced that starting Dec….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-06-23
…about how regenerative agriculture will be defined by California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Tight Supply of Christmas Trees
…tree before they’re all gone. Shoppers are hearing that message a lot this year, but why? Well, Tim O’Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association says most growers these days…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-05-23
…Hour episodes… 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 on legislative issues…
New Nutritional Campaign Launches on Wheat
…knowledge sharing, and inspires a shift in how the fitness industry views wheat foods in a healthy lifestyle,” says WFC President Tim O’Connor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting….
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…be choked off.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-04-23
…revised projection for 2023 food price inflation. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the state’s new pest management strategy, “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California,” emphasizing a comprehensive approach promoting human health, resilient ecosystems, and economic viability in agricultural production. Navel…
Optimism in Christmas Tree Industry
…Christmas trees. They want a real tree. “Those families are choosing real Christmas trees because they match up with their values,” said Tim O’Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association….
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…President for Policy Development and Strategy for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council Jaime Castaneda says that case didn’t solve the problem. Another challenge was…