…update on the House Ag Labor Workgroup. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
…broader concerns about transporting new pests, diseases, and pathogens on shared agricultural equipment. The researchers seek grower and industry input through a brief, voluntary survey lasting less than five minutes….
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…to farmers’ needs. The bill has gained support from several agricultural groups, recognizing its potential to benefit farmers and rural communities. With fertilizer accounting for over 30 percent of input…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
…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 and hosts The AgNet…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…billion for USDA to provide relief for distressed borrowers with certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct and guaranteed loans and to expedite assistance for those whose agricultural operations are at…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that agricultural producers can now sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
…and nitrogen management plans for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…than $3 billion for USDA to provide relief for distressed borrowers with certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct and guaranteed loans and to expedite assistance for those whose agricultural operations…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
…San Joaquin Valley highlighted the successes of equipment replacement incentives in helping to lower agricultural-related air quality emissions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…being proposed to refine the process of reporting foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. The initiative, led by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), centers on enhancing the…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
California is receiving federal support for efforts to address exotic fruit fly outbreaks. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking action against the growing threats posed…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
…NRCS offers opportunities to address conservation priorities in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, will lead an agribusiness trade mission to South Korea March 25-28, 2024. USDA is…