The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released a report detailing the current landscape of the farm safety net system. The report titled “Unsustainable: State of the Farm Safety Net,” analyzes…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-11-24
…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…
House Agriculture Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
The House Agriculture Committee laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group (ALWG) released its final report…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…U.S. with misleading labeling, harming American farmers and deceiving consumers. USDA is encouraging operations that wish to use the label to comply with the new requirements by January 1, 2026,…
Disease Mortality Gap Growing Between Rural and Urban Areas
…Ours program here. Disease Mortality Gap Growing Between Rural and Urban Areas Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
Sabrina Halvorson stops by the National Sorghum Producers booth at the Commodity Classic and speaks with Executive Director Greg Ruehle. Topics include the Farm Bill and sorghum in California. Each…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports. Transitioning towards sustainable groundwater usage is becoming more accessible for farmers and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies through involvement…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-08-24
…watching concerns about a continued HPAI outbreak. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
…also reduce reporting requirements for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) had led efforts to eliminate Scope 3 from the requirements, emphasizing its burden on…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…access to reliable electricity. Vilsack says, “Rural electric cooperatives are the backbone of America’s power delivery.” Vilsack made the announcement at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s PowerXchange annual meeting…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…farmers experiencing significant declines in crop prices or revenues. Producers can choose between ARC-County, ARC-Individual, or PLC coverage options. Failure to revise elections by the deadline will result in maintaining…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…Protecting the Crop from Fungi Affects its Overall Health Brought to you by Corteva Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-07-24
…in almond orchards. 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…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…