…implementation process have yielded the desired results – reduced burdens on and expedited payment to approximately 120,000 disaster-impacted agricultural producers, to date.” The first phase of ERP payments has been…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…reason to continue this practice, according to findings by a team of scientists with the Agricultural Research Service. Laboratory results the team published in the journal Frontiers in Animal Science…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials. The announcement was made during a…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran would be banned from owning U.S. agricultural land under legislation just advanced by a House panel. It was the second try for House appropriators…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-28-22
…FFA dissolving its century-old dairy farm, and working with the Ag Task Force to help protect agricultural operations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…The House Agriculture Committee recently discussed The Role of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” Ranking Member, Representative Glenn G.T. Thompson gave his four guiding principles on the matter. “Climate policies…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
At the recent Annual Meeting for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, partner with the Law Offices of Con, Soares, & Conway, Louie Brown provided insight on some of the agricultural…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Pesticide Notification Workshops
…place today, tomorrow, and Wednesday via Zoom. Western Agricultural Processors Association President and CEO, Roger Isom has questioned the need for a statewide notification approach. As the pilot programs continue…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
The climate and agricultural resilience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Karsten Würth on Unsplash The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing titled “The Role…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. Last week H.R. 7606,…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Agricultural Retailers Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Some of the recommendations highlighted in the comments include the removal of…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…be incorporated into agricultural operations. Listen to Hillman’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Mite-Resistant Honeybees
Honeybees that are pest resistant. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Pol-line honeybees, a type of Varroa mite-resistant honeybee developed by the Agricultural Research Service, are more than twice as…