…director of American Grassfed Association, Carrie Balkcom said in a news release. “We are pleased to have the USDA act on the ‘Product of U.S.A.’ as promised in the executive…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…expressed by other ag groups including the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). NCAE described the new H-2A wage rules as “a disaster,”…
AgNet Weekly: Specialty Crops in the Farm Bill
Sabrina Halvorson talks with Robert Guenther, chief public policy officer of the International Fresh Produce Association and secretary of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Guenther discusses priorities for the…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
…industry representatives highlighted some of the challenges that farmers are facing during the first 2023 meeting. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
California budget constraints are coming at a time when farmers are working to meet ambitious climate goals. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said…
California Pistachios Have Economic Impact of More Than $6.4 Billion
…as contributions from indirect business taxes. “The money spent by growers and processors spreads throughout the economy, creating business activity down the main streets of towns and cities across the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-01-23
…for cover crop management, and the building of the western snowpack. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Strengthening Dog Import Standards
Veterinarians are helping to reignite the push to strengthen dog import standards. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Veterinary Association-supported Healthy Dog Importation Act would help…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…both federal crop insurance and commodity programs,” he said. Along with Duvall, the witness list included another five agricultural leaders including: Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Washington, D.C….
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…the Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action. The new framework is comprised of guidelines to identify vulnerable ag landscapes across 17 Western States, with 13 strategies to…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…of Western United Dairies (WUD), Anja Raudabaugh said the program could be a viable option for many farmers. “If you are a farmer in one of these selected GSAs, we…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…for pollinators and other beneficial insects during times when pollen and nectar are scarce. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) Division of Agricultural…
Week in Review: Allocations Increase & Newsom Order Allows More Delta Pumping
…point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
…said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “The good news is those restrictions are going to be relaxed. We’re going to be able to pump…