…a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…Each title of this farm bill reflects a commitment to the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments and is equally responsive to the politics of the 118th…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments,” Thompson explained in a news release. Both proposals aim to adjust reference prices, potentially expand crop insurance, and allow farmers…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said that while farmers prioritize safety and protection for their workers, the new rule assumes guilt until innocence is proven. Duvall pointed out…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
…program for migrant workers. 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…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…taking significant steps toward keeping American consumers safe from foodborne illness,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed treatments discuss pesticide safety…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…by the 2018 Farm Bill, aims to preserve and improve habitat for migratory bird species through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. NRCS is allocating $10.5 million nationally for the initiative….
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show will a new EPA final rule unfairly target farmers? We’ll look into it…
Texas Ag Commissioner Expresses Gratitude for Help
…program here. Texas Ag Commissioner Expresses Gratitude for Help Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-29-24
…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 in agriculture. She primarily reports…
Disappointment in Central Valley Project Water Allocation Update
…allocation to support agricultural needs and seeks clarification on decision-making processes for future water allocations. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sufficiently meet the needs and priorities of our members.” Supporters note that the legislation empowers specialty crop farmers by allowing them greater influence over how funds are allocated by state…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…talking with Courtney Briggs, Senior Director, Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is…