…Market Growing 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…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…a series of unique challenges in recent years. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program will provide financial support to cover a portion of producers’ estimated marketing costs…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…Media’s Sabrina Halvorson talked with Representative Duarte about his new role as a congressman and what he hopes to accomplish. Listen to the interview: Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…SRT1720, a specific SIRT1 gene activator being experimentally used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer treatment. Agricultural Research Service Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
…fresh produce industry are raising concerns about a potential retail grocery merger. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…process undertaken by USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). The final rule is reported to establish additional requirements to help strengthen the integrity of the organic supply chain. “Protecting and growing…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
A legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been filed by a coalition of agricultural and other business organizations. The WOTUS lawsuit has been…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
It’s now easier to apply for an 1890 National Scholars Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week unveiled a new e-application…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…areas of California, impacting chill conditions for agricultural production. Foggy conditions affect chill accumulation by shrouding trees from direct sunlight. Trees will not intercept as much solar radiation through a…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
Exploring trade opportunities with Vietnam. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. La Pán Tẩn Agriculture Photo by Văn Ngọc Tăng on Unsplash National Association of State Departments of…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…These beneficiaries include groups making a difference with agriculture efforts in Culver’s local communities as well as national organizations working to advance the industry on a broader scale, like the…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…