…previous AgNet News Hour episodes… 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…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…back to USDA to work on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers is like—it’s just, I mean, it’s very humbling,” he said. Fordyce’s agricultural background gives him firsthand experience with…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…this Administration created pathways for economic growth that will reverberate for generations to come.” “America’s farmers play a critical role in building the clean energy economy,” said White House Senior…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…schedule appointments for application. Further information can be found at farmers.gov/food-safety. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…on the rule and the newly introduced USDA calculator for feedstock producers are also featured. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…layer of security, ensuring that farmers can focus on feeding the nation without the added worry of foreign pest invasions. Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways Sabrina Halvorson National…
Vilsack Finalizes Third Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
…companies. This rule will provide chicken farmers with greater transparency regarding payment rates from companies, promote stability and fairness in the “tournament system,” and ensure farmers are informed about capital…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship Significant areas of farmland were abandoned during the Great Depression and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…Agriculture Secretary. Kasey Cronquist, the president of both the North American Blueberry Council and the US High Bush Blueberry Council, discussed the growth of the blueberry industry in the United…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the…
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
DepositPhotos image The National Farmers Union (NFU) prioritizes maintaining the viability of farming operations amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need for a robust safety net, strong crop insurance, and continued…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…and Stockyards Act Updates: Learn More Center for a Humane Economy: Website Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today From roughly the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…oversees OUAIP, is providing $11.9 million in funding through an interagency agreement with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to promote the hiring of Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension…