…over the last three decades, according to data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, is a measure of the extent to which market…
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
…the committee’s hearing room. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Chokniti Khongchum from Pixabay The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…program here. Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…willing to assume as just a cost of doing business,” Day shares. Day also speaks about the growing need for a workforce trained in the unique environment of an agricultural…
Chocolate Market Growing
…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…