Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus). Native to the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta region of northern California. Courtesy of UC Davis By Zephyrwang21 – Own work, CC0 Wikipedia image President Donald Trump…
Finding Out Food Date Labeling Connection with Food Waste
USDA and the Food and Drug Administration are accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Trump’s pick for Agriculture Secretary. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…the current administration, emphasizing the implications for agriculture. They also cover the bird flu’s connection to cockfighting rings, highlighting a recent bust in Santa Barbara. The latter part of the…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
Electric cars plugged and charging at a car park DepositPhotos image President Trump signed several executive orders, including one on the Biden electric vehicle ‘mandate’ and the former president’s Green…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-22-25
…President Donald Trump after his inauguration. They analyze the potential implications for agriculture, trade, and energy, covering key topics such as: The impact of proposed trade tariffs on U.S. agriculture…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump has announced a slate of undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Via social media, Trump announced that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
…to the absence of migrant farm workers, who are concerned about deportation following President Trump’s immigration policies. The Monterey County Farm Bureau anticipates that this shortage could affect the upcoming…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…the Trump administration as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. His new role will oversee key agencies that directly serve farmers and ranchers, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…conservation opportunities for agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s action also builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic work to create greater opportunity for homegrown, renewable biofuels. From making E15…
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
…investment in conservation spending. With the incoming Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Senate, there is a push to pass a farm bill soon, focusing on a strong safety net and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…administration to finalize this rule and address the shrinking cash market. Bullard also highlighted the New World Screw Worm threat, which led to the USDA closing the border to Mexican…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…livestock and poultry markets, citing time constraints in the current administration. Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. Secretary Vilsack emphasized the importance of the finalized rule in addressing issues raised by…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…participants and the broader market. The decision, announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, is due to limited time remaining in the Biden administration’s term. The proposed rule sought to address…