Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
…regulations, and criteria specified in existing orders. These suspensions will still need to adhere to designated environmental and resource protection requirements. The order emphasizes its dedication to environmental preservation by…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Returning This Fall
Canada will once again be implementing additional import requirements for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley region. The additional requirements implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species that will improve the environmental health and quality of the land. “Grassland CRP is a pretty cool program. It is…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…our offices,” said John Berge, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “So, we extended it to August 11. We initially opened it up on…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…notes the legislation addresses critical industry concerns. The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to mitigate barriers that specialty crop growers encounter related to conservation programs. Adjusted gross…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Potato Chips
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Potato Chips with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Perfect Sweet Potato Hash Here is what you will need… Perfect Potato…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. Through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), $104 million…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…The agency will also allocate funds for joint research and academic work to inform future cases. The initiative aims to enhance state attorneys general’s capacity to assess competition and consumer…
