…to ally Syria, and tonnage was far short of that in Ukraine silos. Former USDA Chief Economist, now at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Joe Glauber told PBS’ NewsHour…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…Supply Threat from Lack of Rice Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
…production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…from novel concepts, and this requires the modernization of existing approaches to risk assessment and regulation. APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) works to keep abreast of the latest advances in…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) seeks nominations for the Agricultural Advisory Committee membership and public input on upcoming priorities. In a Federal Register notice, the CFTC made the request, with…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…Information provided by USDA APHIS Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Using DNA Technology to Manage Wildlife
…body’s natural defenses to eliminate the production of certain proteins. APHIS Wildlife Services scientists hope to harness the power of siRNA to improve the selectivity and effectiveness of wildlife damage…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
Using technology to prevent pest invasions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) is a destructive agricultural pest in many parts of the…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…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…
Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…the cost, up to $13,5000, of new zero-emission equipment. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said the program has been immensely popular for producers looking to…
Science is an Important Part of Agriculture
…are put to use.Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Science is an Important Part of Agriculture Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…Hotter, Drier Future places an emphasis on water capture, recycling, desalination, and conservation. Several agricultural groups have commended the announcement, describing it as an important step for stabilizing California’s water…
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
…contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
New Push for Rural Broadband
…and Supports Rural America Act would provide regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submit streamlined financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These small…