The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, the EATS Act is being cosponsored…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
Animal welfare claims put on packages of meat and poultry are going to be receiving further scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Voluntary claims including “grass-fed” and “free-range”…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…panels with agricultural production. Under the bill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would receive $15 million annually over the course of five years for the development of best practices…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…the comment period. Potential impacts on senior water rights holders, the environment, and public trust resources will all be weighed during the process. The State Water Board will issue a…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…that was first launched in March 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the several factors that are making for a disappointing California cotton outlook, the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-22-23
…Wildfire hearing, and the top Farm Bill issues being requested from US cotton growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
Even with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water funding in the May budget, the lowest-ever cotton acreage despite full water…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…single biggest challenge that we have in the biological space today is around trust.” The answer to building that trust: high-quality science and aligning expectations. Biologicals don’t function in the…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…The program funds projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, eligible…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-08-23
…chickweed in alfalfa, the Cotton Council’s Farm Bill requests, and the new strawberry variety Eclipse outperforming Portola. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
…for food safety and consumer trust. In this week’s AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Todd Wilkinson, a cattle rancher from South Dakota and President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…