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Roundup of Some of the Nation’s Pollinators
We wrap up National Pollinator week with a roundup of some of the nation’s pollinators. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Talk about pollinators often revolves around honeybees, which makes…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Agricultural Retailers Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Some of the recommendations highlighted in the comments include the removal of…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…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 and hosts…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
As part of National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, the Almond Board of California (ABC) wants to remind growers that pollinator health and habitat are important considerations throughout the year. ABC…
Mite-Resistant Honeybees
Honeybees that are pest resistant. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Pol-line honeybees, a type of Varroa mite-resistant honeybee developed by the Agricultural Research Service, are more than twice as…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Referencing a previous Supreme Court decision in her brief, Prelogar pointed out that California “’has no…
Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
New data released Tuesday from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the number of U.S. farms continues to decline slowly. After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
A problem that affects many honeybees around the nation. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Honeybees As we continue to celebrate National Pollinator Week, we take a look at the…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…agency has again chosen to disregard the data.” The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts Sabrina Halvorson National…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…in your community by nominating yourself, or another agricultural producer, to serve on your local FSA county committee.” Agricultural producers that are involved in an FSA program are eligible to…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
…as it is National Pollinator Week. We checked in with beekeeper and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi, who said there are still problems for honeybees. “Honeybees…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…package of initiatives meant to enhance national food security. Included in the legislation are several provisions including the PRECISE Act, Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and…
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
…The NAFB contributed to this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…