…opportunities,” he said. This week, we’ll hear from several experts who testified at the hearing Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Rep. David Scott on Climate…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
Roundup of Some of the Nation’s Pollinators
…pollinators by planting habitat areas, with plants that help keep pollinators fed and healthy. For more information, you can visit Pollinator.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…the “value-chain” concept and an explicit exemption for agriculture from the Scope 3 requirements. Other recommendations include aligning emission reporting requirements with other emission programs and ensuring disclosure information does…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…program in the last farm bill has provided beneficial improvements, lawmakers must continue to ensure the dairy industry has a safety net that works. “This program provides more comprehensive coverage…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…Seed Program. The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. also provides growers with technical support and cover crop seed mixes. “Research shows that planting cover crops or allowing…
Mite-Resistant Honeybees
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Mite-Resistant Honeybees Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
…2019. Story Contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…one of the most neglected aspects of pest control programs. “You can have the best product, but if you don’t get good coverage, you’re not going to get control. You…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers working with law enforcement when illegal dumping occurs, an owner applied number program…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…severe drought—such as the southeast—still have other issues when it comes to honeybees. We’ll have more of that in tomorrow’s program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…agency has again chosen to disregard the data.” The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts Sabrina Halvorson National…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…or multi-county jurisdiction. Committee members provide important localized administration of FSA initiatives such as conservation programs, disaster payments, and emergency programs. Individuals are allowed to nominate themselves or others. Qualifying…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
…Land of Ours program here. Problems Continue for Honeybees Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…