…and get California on the right track for the future for farms, homes, and businesses,” Wade noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
A lawmaker is named the 2022 Champion of Agriculture. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) The American Agri-Women have named their 2022 Champion of…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…water storage, conveyance infrastructure, efficiency measures, and all other options available in developing water plans for the future. Devastating impacts could be seen with food security, energy reliability, and even…
NRCS, USACE Renew Partnership
…shared priorities. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. NRCS, USACE Renew Partnership Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Tea Tree Oil Applications in Agriculture
…program here. 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…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…The National Immigration Law Center has information on immigrants and SNAP benefits, as does the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Both state the same qualification requirements noted by Representative Hayes. Sabrina Halvorson…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…reducing costs for families and ensuring fair treatment for American businesses—including farmers and ranchers.” Industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, USA Rice, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and the…
USDA: School Foods Offer Richest Source of Dairy in Children’s Diets
…milk, cheese, yogurt, lactose-free milk, and fortified soy milk. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–25, recommend individuals two years and older should consume two or three cups of dairy per…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…commented on the scrutiny given to SNAP applicants. “SNAP is critical to ensure in millions of Americans do not go hungry. When SNAP recipients use their benefits, Congress should not…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…insectary. If you don’t have the crew to release them manually in one or two days, you’re likely to lose a lot of the product.” Drones are assisting farmers more…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…Blurpeace using CommonsHelper., Public Domain General Mills and Ecosystem Services Market Consortium announced a multi-year roadmap to scale Eco-Harvest. The market program by ESMC recognizes and rewards farmers for beneficial…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
California farmers are being asked for their perspective on on-farm conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pollinator Partnership is conducting an online survey seeking feedback…
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
…Winners 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…