…Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system. The FMMO modernization proposal being considered was submitted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) back in May. Publication of the Action Plan has now…
‘Dangerous’ Water Rights Legislation Continues Moving Forward
…will seek to go to court and protect their water rights interests.” Opponents of the water rights legislation, which includes a broad coalition of agricultural groups, note they will also…
Grocery Inflation Cooling
…Deputy Director of the National Economic Council “In April grocery inflation on a three-month annualized basis, which is just saying if the three months we’re looking at stayed that way…
Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s
…program here. Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
by Sabrina Halvorson The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator…
How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food?
How important is that “natural” label on our groceries? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) says food labeled…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
…the International Fresh Produce Association and secretary of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
The future of ag relies on innovation. That message came from Dr. Daniel Sumner, from the Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He was…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
…in good standing with the program. Evaluators must be FARM Program certified. More information is at nationaldairyfarm.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Beagle Brigade Act Gaining Support
…with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect America’s food supply from foreign pests from diseases that come in through agricultural products that…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…legislators point out it gives the FMC the authority to protect U.S. ports, shippers, and manufacturers from Chinese influence. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
…nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
…the cost study provides information on a hypothetical farm with 1,000 acres of annually planted rice. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
The United States has requested dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the policies “are not based on science” and “stifle agricultural…