The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announce the renewal of their partnership focused on infrastructure projects…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…in early 2023 after working through the development phase. Opportunities for stakeholder feedback will be provided during the consultation process. the United Farm Workers of America will be a central…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…CEO Ted McKinney said in a news release. “Today’s actions couldn’t have come at a more needed time for the United States and the world as changes from the Ocean…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
By United States Department of Agriculture Wikimedia Image The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations held a hearing on the Farm Bill last week, with a focus…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
While it took some time for the ongoing logistical issues to fully impact California’s dairy industry, the supply chain disruptions are now taking their toll. CEO of Western United Dairies,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s water conservation efforts, the continuing efforts to monitor Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, and…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…Appeal found that because the CESA definition of “fish” includes “invertebrate,” that bumblebees meet that criterion. The Crotch, Franklin, Suckley cuckoo and the Western bumble bee will now be protected…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
…of researching agricultural science and mechanization. It has since grown to study agricultural education and literacy, as well as work to improve agricultural literacy in the United States. “The foundation…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that in the last six months there has been an “extraordinary uptick” in the purchase of composted manure. Instances of the resistance-breaking…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
…states, and is approved for more than 96 percent of light-duty vehicles, which account for 98 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States. Even before the recent…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Napa County officials addressing the discovery of Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, new data on…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…all. I believe a transformed food system will sustainably produce more food, allowing the United States to meet its global responsibility through exports and donations to ensure global food security.”…
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses Despite Drought
…While much of the western U.S. endures widespread drought, people may think mosquito season won’t be as intense. However, just because there’s no rain doesn’t mean there are no mosquitoes….
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…they’re just now coming into the spotlight. Greg Nelson is an aronia berry grower, one of the few in the United States. The plant is native to North America, and…