…to help us with our pest needs in the future,” Cameron explained. “We’re hopeful that the resources will be available to evaluate products either privately or through the public agencies…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…allow us to bank more water underground in the Sacramento region to help communities, farmers and wildlife, including sandhill cranes and salmon that depend upon the Cosumnes River,” said California…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile, September 25-29. American agribusinesses will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from both Chile and Peru. The…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…Executive Officer National Rural Electric Cooperative Association “They know rural America. They prioritize issues that matter in rural America in their broadband funding in terms of rurality or low population…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…and food businesses in 19 states across rural America. “Our goal is to expand processing capacity, create fairer markets and more revenue streams and market opportunities to help bring down…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in the U.S. House of Representatives. Industry groups have expressed concern regarding the precedent that Prop 12 could set moving forward. The National Pork Producers Council, American Farm Bureau Federation,…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…list of the 25 American Lambassadors and places to buy lamb, go to americanlamb.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…antibiotics” claims. Multiple industry groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and North American Meat Institute have expressed support for further oversight. “Labeling claims provide value back to cattle…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…consider serving the farmers, ranchers and producers in your community on your local FSA county committee, and I thank you in advance for your public service.” Nominations are open for…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…national USDA ARS citrus breeding program in Florida. That program is centered on varieties that are best suited for Florida growing conditions. Citrus breeding efforts in Florida have yielded positive…
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
Farmers take their message to Washington D.C. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. photo credit: AFBF Photo, Philip Gerlach Farmers from around the nation were recently in Washington…
Food Prices Rise Slightly in May
…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…