…workers, and reducing overall domestic production. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
USDA Helping Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
…summer while schools are out,” says Cindy Long, administrator of the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. “Child food benefits can bridge the gap and help families provide the nourishment their…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…the value of crop insurance and disaster programs. Noting that only about 80 of the 400 commodities produced in California fit within a crop insurance program, Johansson stressed the need…
World Food Prices Fall in June
…higher than last year. The vegetable oil price index fell 7.6 percent while the meat index rose 1.7 percent. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. World…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
…one-fifth of the country’s economic activity. The NAFB contributed to this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. One Hundred Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…comes from.” State and county Farm Bureaus may apply for $1,000 grants in support of education programs for grades K-12 in order to initiate new ag literacy programs or expand…
Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
…looking for anything they can point to as possibly reducing near-record gas prices. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win…
USDA: Adult Obesity Increased During Pandemic
…The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. USDA: Adult Obesity Increased During Pandemic Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…Appropriations Chair Sanford Bishop. “The bill continues our steadfast commitment to our country’s long commitment to humanitarian assistance, by including 1.8 billion dollars for Food For Peace grants and 265…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…(CAWG) and the Wine Institute. “Inflation has increased costs of every aspect of our industry which includes research and costs of the Pierce’s Disease Control Program. CAWG appreciates the volunteer…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…featured in a professionally produced video. You can get more details below and at at FB.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Farm Dog of the…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…over 2021.” The NAFB and American Farm Bureau contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…