…American agricultural consumption. Intended for both raw products and consumer-packaged goods, the producers undergo the certification process if at least 95 percent of the ingredients are sourced from American farms. …
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kara Timmins, Communications Manager. 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…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
…fleet owners don’t have to worry about getting their trucks smogged until at least January of 2025,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies….
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…he said. 2022 marks the lowest U.S. agricultural greenhouse gas emissions since 2012. The EPA categorizes agricultural emissions by crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion that occurs in the industry….
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…producers. Over the past two years, U.S. agricultural exports to India have grown by 11 percent. USDA aims to expand market access for American producers, leveraging recent tariff reductions on…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…country who can produce those solutions for our agricultural communities,” he added. Interested entrepreneurs can apply now through June 15 at fb.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…commodities and products overseas. FMD collaborates with nonprofit agricultural and forest product trade associations to stimulate enduring international demand for U.S. commodities. TASC is dedicated to overcoming barriers that impede…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…prune varieties are ready for harvest within two weeks following the Improved French, extending the production season for both growers and processors. The cultivars produce fruit in the first year…
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
…the fifth-largest export market, valued at over $339 million in 2023. Efforts by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service improved perceptions of American cotton and provided evidence on boll weevil eradication, culminating…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, Brian German speaks with the CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh, about…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…Association, Western Peanut Growers Association, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and the…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…that way,” said Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. Concerted efforts are underway to bolster border inspections and enforce stringent health certificate requirements for cattle movement into the state….
Almond Update: ‘Tremendous Opportunity for Growth’ in Indian Market
…agricultural industry to address shared challenges and leverage opportunities effectively. Taking part in the events in India allowed ABC to demonstrate the value of California almonds while learning from other…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association…