…announced restrictions on GE corn imports, citing concerns about environmental and health impacts despite extensive scientific evidence confirming the safety of these products. U.S. officials argued that Mexico’s actions violated…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…access to glyphosate. According to the report, titled “Farm Bill Programs and the Role of Crop Protection Tools,” reduced availability of the herbicide could significantly affect costs, yields, and various…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are some of the key findings: According to USDA, there are 1.9 million farms in the United States that are responsible for producing…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…Update. Gabriele Ludwig, Director for Environmental Affairs with the Almond Board of California, discusses insights from a session on post-harvest pest control for almonds. Key highlights include integrated pest management…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…will involve increasing staff capacity within the agency to better address the unique challenges faced by Tribal communities. USDA also intends to coordinate efforts across its various programs, making sure…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…Bird Flu Management plans for agriculture operations. Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Mark Cady, Senior Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Food and Agriculture and President of the California Chapter…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…really putting more stress on the Christmas trees, making them more susceptible to diseases or pests.” He emphasized that these environmental pressures vary by region, with distinct challenges in the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…planting seeds to reaching the final harvest. Whitehill emphasizes the challenges faced by growers, including unpredictable events like hurricanes and pests, and underscores the environmental benefits of choosing real Christmas…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…species under the Endangered Species Act, sparking a wide range of reactions from stakeholders. The proposal aims to gather public input on species-specific protections and strategies to promote conservation efforts…
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
…agency is following the letter of the law. “On the issue of using the term milk, you have to characterize what it is derived from. So it has to say…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…systems to minimize environmental impacts. The conversation delves into his study, part of the USDA SEAP project, monitoring water quality in critical watersheds, specifically the Central Valley aquifer system. The…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…at your nearest USDA Farm Service Agency county office. USDA Research Related to H5N1 in Dairy Cattle USDA has been working collaboratively with its federal partners at HHS to better understand…
