Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers managing the broomrape threat, an offer to pay Delta farmers for flooding parts…
USDA Research Identifies Moths that Slow the Spread of Invasive Fern
…Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants ( http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu ) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Invasive Plant Management Section. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Report Reflects Continued Stress on U.S. Honeybee Colonies
…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…the last week to $3.72 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The national average diesel price jumped 15.5 cents last week, reaching $3.99 per gallon. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says, “Prices…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…in helping secure the future of both our food production and our natural resources.” The program was started in 1985, under President Regan. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Seal of Cotton Turns 50
…back in 1973 to show that a product contained cotton. Within the first year, about 18 percent of Americans could identify the trademark. By the 1980’s that number was up…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…their eligibility, and we’ll go from there.” More information is available on the USDA website by clicking here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…equipment owned by a person or entity. Duarte says specialty crop farmers are especially blocked when it comes to AGI limitations. “You can easily run into a broccoli or greens…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…the next Farm Bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency, and growing the national bio-economy. The group has submitted recommendations to the agriculture committees in both…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…carry out commodity checkoff programs. Several industry groups came out against the amendment, and she spoke with a representative of one- Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…also endorsed the Specialty Crop Support Act of 2023 which seeks to extend and enhance the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
…East Bay Plain, East Contra Costa, Ukiah Valley, Sierra Valley, North San Benito, North American, South American, Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek basins. The recent announcement brings the total number…
Grocery Prices Stabilizing, Dining Out Cost Rising
…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 The…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…from farmers and landowners are being accepted into the program this year. USDA reports that a lower percentage of offers were accepted than last year because of program limitations on…