…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to bolstering the economy and increasing competition for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and small business owners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…far-reaching impacts on California’s agricultural sector. The potential new tariffs come amid recent Biden administration increases on Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and metals, creating worry of another trade…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
…and two dairy employees. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that 20 percent of the U.S. milk supply shows signs of the virus, which could indicate a wider spread in…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…trade barriers hindering U.S. exports of specialty crops. Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding markets for U.S. producers, the initiative will support projects focused on overcoming trade obstacles…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Biden Administration says the rule aims to simplify and modernize the federal environmental review process. Key changes include streamlining permitting for renewable energy and transmission…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…Image furnished by sdecoret/DepositPhotos image The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, more commonly known as NASA, made an appearance at the 2024 Washington Watch event in D.C. Brad Doorn, PhD,…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
…the importance of robust engagement in trade policies to enhance global competitiveness. They urge the Administration to pursue an aggressive trade agenda to expand export opportunities, stressing adherence to trade…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…science and technology related to pathogen levels, serotypes, laboratory methods and infectious dose become available. This final determination builds on USDA’s continued efforts under the Biden-Harris Administration to protect American…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
…determined is the safety of food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated that the “commercial milk supply is safe because of both the pasteurization process and that…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…Biden administration to release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel subsidy program in the coming weeks. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
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…