…Agriculture Committee seize the opportunity to stop a potential 50-state patchwork of differing on-farm regulations,” said NPPC President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn. National Farmers Union (NFU)…
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in California
Cows grazing at the green meadow. By Hackman/DepositPhotos image That warning from Sonoma County, California, Farm Bureau Executive Director Dayna Ghirardelli to farmers around the nation. She’s talking about animal…
Summer Food Safety
…more than two hours. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
House Passes FIT21 Act
…provides the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with new jurisdiction over digital commodities. It also clarifies the Securities and Exchange Commission’s jurisdiction over digital assets that are offered as part…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…improve to 2,170 pounds per acre. With some of the logistical challenges of the previous few years largely remedied, there is more opportunity to expand in international markets. Turner said…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…industry, creating a lasting impact on organic market growth. This initiative is part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative launched in 2022 to support organic farmers and transitioning producers. Listen…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…
Conservatives Push Back on Democratic Attacks on Farm Bill
…National Security Act is bipartisan, despite top House and Senate Ag Democrats multiple claims it isn’t. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
…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 agriculture news…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…more people amid global famine. Peter Laudeman from U.S. Wheat Associates highlighted the commitment of American farmers to this mission. Craig Meeker of the National Sorghum Producers underscored the moral…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…America’s farmers, families, workers, and rural communities deserve the certainty of a five-year farm bill, and everyone knows it must be bipartisan to pass. “House Republicans are undermining this goal…