The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…and Forestry Sectors (.pdf).” The draft Federal Strategy outlines a framework for enhancing greenhouse gas measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification within the agricultural and forestry sectors, with a special focus…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…Prioritizing prevention includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Other prevention approaches will also include eliminating pest-conducive conditions in both agricultural and urban…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative and National Institute for Food and Agriculture would also be increased. Support for the legislation is coming from a variety of ag…
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
…WFP, UNICEF & WHO. 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…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
…FEMA, and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. NAFB president Joe Gill joins us this week to discuss why the organization believes this is an important issue. Each week we…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable farming practices and workforce development. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders highlighting issues with the regulation. “The rule as finalized will suppress access to agricultural innovations greatly needed to reduce inputs, adapt to a…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
…National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…Members of the campaign include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the Farm Credit Council. The group highlights the importance of the…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
Almond production is forecasted to reach 2.60 billion meat pounds, according to the 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…through July 14 at fb.org/farmdog. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade…
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…This Land Of Ours program here. Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…