…Secretary Vilsack announced the CIG grants during an Investing in America roundtable in Pennsylvania while highlighting USDA programs focused on innovative climate strategies. In total, the Inflation Reduction Act provides…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…opposition effort is being supported by local agriculture, labor, and residents that describe Measure J as “an assault on dairy farmers and the future of dairy production in California.” The…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
…credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American Farm Bureau, the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-19-24
…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…
Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff
Image by Nickalbi/DepositPhotos image According to a recent independent economic study, U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar they invest into the national Beef Checkoff program. Dr. Harry…
NCBA Looking for Singers to Enter Anthem Contest
…NCBA, American National CattleWomen, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, or family members are eligible to participate in the process. Previous NCBA National Anthem Contest winners aren’t eligible. The top four finalists…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…and preventing diet-related chronic diseases, especially in underserved areas. Building on a pilot Nutrition Hub established with Southern University and A&M College, this initiative, funded by the National Institute of…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-18-24
…for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-17-24
…by Sabrina Halvorson. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…Woolf. In response to changing regulatory and environmental conditions, many farmers have shifted to production outside of California. For Woolf, he sees reinvesting in California agriculture as a critical aspect…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the grants not only provide nutritious food to school kids, but also support farmers and producers in their local…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
Image by Fotoliss/DepositPhotos image “Nothing short of exceptional.” That’s how Farmers National Company describes the agricultural land market over the last five years. According to the company, gains in value…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-16-24
…AgNet News Hour episodes… 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…