How peanuts pack a punch in the fight against Alzheimer’s. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than six million Americans. There’s now growing evidence…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
…our office and that is that there is no marketplace around the globe that is too small to spend time trying to open up that marketplace to US farmers. And…
How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food?
…Of Ours program here. How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food? Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
…the International Fresh Produce Association and secretary of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
The future of ag relies on innovation. That message came from Dr. Daniel Sumner, from the Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He was…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Beagle Brigade Act Gaining Support
…with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect America’s food supply from foreign pests from diseases that come in through agricultural products that…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…the power to address the actions of foreign carriers leaving U.S. ports empty and not carrying American goods back home. The new Reform Implementation Act clarifies the FMC role and…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
…nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…Mexico who rely on the safe and affordable food grown by America’s farmers. We encourage Ambassador Tai and Secretary Vilsack to continue pressing forward to ensure Mexico lives up to…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…plant varieties created using innovative plant breeding techniques,” said American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne. “The cost of EPA’s new regulatory burden will ensure that only the…
FAO Issues Report on World’s Hunger Hotspots
…or are at risk of deterioration towards those conditions. Countries like Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan remain at the highest level of concern. From the National Association of Farm…
Peterson Says Trade Only a Small Part of Farm Bill
While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference said…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…Japan 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…