Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights concerns about EPA’s new herbicide strategy and another increase in water allocations for…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-24-24
…calls for reform to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
A recent report by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) highlights concerns with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The report from IATP suggests that expensive practices with…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, the EPA revises herbicide strategies, and the Biden Administration makes new announcements on…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…producing fresh fruits and vegetables, which can hurt both producers and consumers,” USDA APHIS Deputy Administrator for the Plant Protection and Quarantine program, Mark Davidson said in a press release….
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…alternatives to address water management issues. Meanwhile, advocates emphasized the importance of protecting groundwater for drinking water and environmental justice. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered species. This strategy, part of the…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
The environmental stewardship aspect of almond production continues to improve year after year. President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Clarice Turner recently highlighted the strides the…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
…fleet owners don’t have to worry about getting their trucks smogged until at least January of 2025,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies….
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
Agriculture again reduces its greenhouse gas emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data released this month from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows agriculture decreased its…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition (MPP) is contesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines. The proposed EPA rule expands regulatory reach to include more meat and…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…as the season goes, they’re probably going to adjust the program as necessary due to environmental conditions and disease pressure, but they’re going to be proactive. They’re going to implement…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…announcement. In response, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged the agency to reconsider. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says, “It is disingenuous for the same agency…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
…time to put on a fungicide.” In managing diseases, Burkdoll explains the significance of understanding fungicide properties and their modes of action. Some fungicides offer systemic protection, while others act…
