…of the food chain work together to ensure food security. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-06-22
…agricultural crime trends, and the possible flexibilities to driver shortages to ease port bottlenecks. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Local Food Marketing Practices
…in $9 billion in revenue during 2020. The Local Food Marketing Practices data released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service covers both fresh and value-added foods, such as meat and…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Demonstrate a Slight Slow Down
…Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The 2022 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate is put together by Land IQ. Principal Analyst for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Jesse…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…higher stroke risk. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…the country. The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…with its many stakeholders.” Signatories of the letter include Western Growers, International Fresh Produce Association, Environmental Working Group, and National Association of Chemical Distributors. The coalition is also encouraging more…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
…the summer months. UPL Technical Service Manager Emily Smith said growers and pest control advisors will want to be diligent in their monitoring efforts. “Mites typically start to become an…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…as a new precision spray application technology. Other projects will be led by researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Rodrigo Krugner will lead a project…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…their side of the issue. Those witnesses included David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer, Cargill, Inc; Tim Schellpeper, Chief Executive Officer, JBS USA Holdings, Inc.; Tim Klein, Chief Executive Officer, National…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…overall emissions from agriculture fell at least 4.3%, or 28.8 million metric tons, compared to 2019. Emissions from agricultural soil management like fertilizer application and tillage practices were reduced by…
Senate Ag Committee Begins Farm Bill Work
…dream of being a cherry farmer,” she said. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…percent, or $325.8 billion dollars was for nutrition programs. Listen to the report: Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
Proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California. On-Farm Trials are part of…