…of using American water resources for foreign benefit. The conversation delves into the broader implications for local communities, U.S. agriculture policies, and potential changes in water regulation in Arizona. California…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…Congressional action on economic assistance and the farm bill include: American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Farmers Union, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Association…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed by an advisory committee that are crafting the “Scientific Report of the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…monarch butterfly as an endangered species. They delve into the implications of such a designation for agriculture, including the challenges faced by farmers in balancing conservation efforts with their agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
Get the latest local, state, and national agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour by AgNet West, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…are crucial for many crops but have faced habitat loss and other challenges. It also raises important regulatory questions due to the monarch butterfly’s expansive habitat range across North America….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…discussed, alongside a broader discussion on the future of automation in various industries. Lorrie Boyer talks with Garrett Edmonds, Director of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…are literally so many good things that almonds put into the human body,” Turner said. She concluded with a hopeful outlook for the industry. “Be confident. There’s a great future…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
…40 years of Dietary Guidelines, and during that time, beef consumption has decreased, yet Americans suffer more from obesity and chronic disease than ever before. Advising Americans to cut back…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…Lake, once dried up for 130 years, now reappearing due to extreme weather patterns. This reemergence has caused significant disruptions for California farmers, submerging tens of thousands of acres of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…and measures to prevent its spread. The hosts also touch on the historical return of Tulare Lake and its implications for California farmers, along with an interesting discussion about the…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…and disease resistance. Traits such as drought tolerance or resistance to pathogens like downy mildew are critical for the future of grape production. The PGRU’s work ensures that breeders have…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture In the 1860s, when many men marched off to the Civil…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…organizations, such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, are shared, expressing concerns over the constitutionality and implications of the Act. The discussion also delves…