…at all. EPA recently denied a request to extend the comment period that was made by several organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, Rodenticide Task Force, and National Pest…
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
…shares are concentrated between firms of the retail food sector at the national, state, metropolitan statistical area, and county levels. The analysis includes all establishments with a significant portion of…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
…efforts along the way. “Getting involved really provides an opportunity to help shape the future successes of the industry, ensuring that consumers and stakeholders support the industry’s vision that California…
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
…the committee’s hearing room. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Chokniti Khongchum from Pixabay The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…their concerns over “apparent price gouging.” They point out that Americans are paying more than ever for an important household staple. The USDA says a recent record outbreak of highly…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…Wilson to share her perspective about the need for digital systems to better utilize farmers’ time, information, and resources. “When we think about the role of technology and optimizing our…
Chocolate Market Growing
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Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…Media’s Sabrina Halvorson talked with Representative Duarte about his new role as a congressman and what he hopes to accomplish. Listen to the interview: Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…available upon request. USDA says that improved traceability could help farmers and ranchers to get back to selling their products quicker if an outbreak occurs. “It is critical that any…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…found to the large overwintering colony losses that have been plaguing honey bees and causing so much concern among beekeepers, and farmers, especially almond producers, during the last 15 years….
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…enforcement authority to reinforce the trust of consumers, farmers, and those transitioning to organic production.” Groups including the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomed the…