…California Association of Winegrape Growers urges stakeholders to review the report and notify USDA’s NASS office of any corrections by March 1, 2024. With an eight percent increase in winegrapes…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
The USDA gives a boost to the food supply chain. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Shutterstock Image Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has awarded…
Next Steps for FMMO
…full of basically USDA-related people. We watched them closely for their body language and other things, although we’re an ex parte, as you know. Communications between USDA and the industry…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comment on proposed changes to conservation practices. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a series of revised conservation practice standards…
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced the Working Lands Climate Corps, a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps initiative. The initiative seeks to train young individuals as…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-12-24
…2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. How bad is it, and what can farmers do? That’s coming up on This Land…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…this is a process we cannot allow to stand,” says Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC). He has also served as USDA Secretary…
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
Robert Sahatjian and his family are a testament to the enduring operation of family farming in the San Joaquin Valley. A fourth-generation raisin producer and farm manager, Sahatjian, along with…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…a memorandum of understanding with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), recognizing the role of voluntary conservation practices in pesticide management. This collaboration aims to integrate NRCS practices into…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…disputes and navigating complex trade negotiations. The formation of the caucus was met with support from agricultural groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Farmers for Free Trade….
Americans Serving Wings for the Big Game
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native…
New Herbicide Option for Rice Growers This Year
California rice growers have another option for weed management this year. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said that the product is already used in rice production in other states. California…