Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights a critical crop protection material available for Central Valley tomato growers, disappointment in…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule to designate the two most common PFAS chemicals as hazardous materials under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA,…
Week in Review: Central Valley Subbasin Gets Probation & New EPA Herbicide Strategy
The State Water Resources Control Board has made a significant decision regarding the Tulare Lake Subbasin. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to…
Bayer Leads New Alliance to Protect Glyphosate Use
More than 60 agricultural organizations have formed a new coalition aimed at safeguarding American farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools. Led by Bayer, the Modern Ag Alliance advocates for…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 04-25-24
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…
