…issues and accidents in the agricultural community. It’s just one of the organizations taking part in Farm Health and Safety Week nationally. For its part, AgriSafe Network is hosting free…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. The report, “Ensuring the Supply of Agricultural Truck Drivers: What the State…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…producers. National Crop Insurance Services will be using the funding to educate participants about the features of Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options. The project also provides…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is finalizing amendments to its import regulations for horses. These amendments will better align our regulations…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
…and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…fruit and vegetable incentive projects that work in a variety of retail settings would also be prioritized under the bill. The Expanding Agricultural Exports Act is also being supported by…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
…to their diets. FCBS is a module of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and its data reflect national trends about changing dietary behaviors of U.S. consumers. From the…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Initiative (USDA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023) — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…he plans to do everything he can to make sure that happens. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…the NASDA Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming. One of the new amendments addresses the agricultural workforce pipeline and the need for specialized training within the agricultural industry. “NASDA believes that…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$43.35 billion for 2023, based on new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). This would be an increase of $0.78 billion, or 1.8 percent, over the 2022 level of…