Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with farm broadcasters recently and on the topic of the war in Ukraine and its effects on agriculture, he discussed production losses. Secretary Thomas J….
FFA Members Head to Washington, D.C.
…a hands-on activity. Members will also analyze the needs of their communities and develop wide-ranging and high-impact community service initiatives. The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…under CESA. Ag groups such as the California Farm Bureau Federation and Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) have expressed concern for what this could mean moving forward. “The bottom line…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
…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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers land following due to lack of water availability, the pollinator partnership on-farm conservation…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has created educational resources for teachers and parents of all backgrounds across the county. The Executive Director of the organization, Daniel Meloy, works…
Celebrate Avocados in June
…in central and South America and were planted in Florida in 1833 then in California in 1856 according to the USDA California now accounts for the majority of US avocado…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
New programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) are helping to bolster local food purchasing efforts. Initiatives such as the Local Food Purchase Assistance…
Extensive Study Says GMO Corn Not Harmful to Non-Target Insects
…a USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and his Swiss colleagues. Bt corn is corn that has been genetically modified so that it produces certain proteins to control corn borers,…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
You only have about two more months to get in a proposal for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership. Proposals are developed through a collaborative process between NRCS, Forest Service…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…year, OFRF has had numerous meetings with USDA officials and provided in-depth written comments on how the agency can best support farmers and ranchers transitioning to organic production systems,” said…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
…to work with USDA officials on the formal rulemaking process. Rahm noted that they are encouraged that the rule will allow “authority to collect upon publication which would minimize the…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…calling the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season Sabrina…