…industry members to testify virtually. Nearly two-dozen proposals have been submitted for review by a variety of industry groups including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). “We plan to provide…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…made available by the bill may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Ethan Lane, says it…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…support. Through public comments and suggestions, CDFA aims to clearly define California’s agricultural supply chain needs and address critical issues to build a more resilient food system. The feedback will…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…food and agricultural markets. The initiative aims to alleviate anticompetitive market structures that drive up prices and limit options for consumers and producers. Under the new Agricultural Competition Partnership, state…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…support for the agricultural industry will go a long way. “The scholarships the Almond Board are providing, I mean this is really a great opportunity for anybody that’s looking to…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences “It’s about the economy and about jobs, and it’s important for us to make sure that we’re dealing with an invasive past that is…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, International Association of Emergency Managers, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Association of Counties and National Emergency Management Association. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…rich history of serving on corporate and non-profit boards, including the Culinary Institute of America, Delicato Family Wines, the National Restaurant Association, Washington State University School of Business, and San…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…and Forestry Sectors (.pdf).” The draft Federal Strategy outlines a framework for enhancing greenhouse gas measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification within the agricultural and forestry sectors, with a special focus…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…Prioritizing prevention includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Other prevention approaches will also include eliminating pest-conducive conditions in both agricultural and urban…