…program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have expressed disappointment. IFPA emphasizes the positive impact the…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…and for the high-quality ingredients farmers grow here in America.” Sauerhaft said the interface of agriculture is changing rapidly. As the USDA reports that the average age of American farmers…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…water usage. Groundwater pumpers in the region must report usage within 90 days. Some exemptions apply for small domestic users and disadvantaged communities. Despite objections from some farmers and officials,…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
…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…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered species. This strategy, part of the…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 04-18-24
…with carbon storage in trees. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-17-24
…moving forward. Tune in 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…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. The EPA recently released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Danny Munch explains the results….
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…and timing also presented challenges for the citrus industry. Colby noted that it was particularly difficult for smaller operations. Commercial sprayers were often busy with some farmers having to make…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-16-24
…the prune industry with new varieties. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
There’s a bigger prize for top ag innovators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of AFBF The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…North Carolina, and Democrats Jim Costa of California and Elisa Slotkin of Michigan. Representative Slotkin, a former national security official, says U.S. specialty crops are vital to the nation. “So,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-15-24
…year, plus we hear about California’s Card Check law. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…we’ve seen less heat damage in Yolo Gold.” Additionally, “the flavor is unique and superior to Improved French.” Speaking on the J2N varieties, Castro said “they’re the future of the…