…the importance of both environmental and economic sustainability for family farms. “We must tackle the challenges in the value chain, competition, and resilience,” he said, advocating for voluntary, farmer-led investments…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Ralston Purina Checkerboard Logo Beginning
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ralston Purina Checkerboard Logo By UAwiki/Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons The Ralston Purina checkerboard logo is one of the most identifiable logos in…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agronomist Played a Key Role in the Green Revolution
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Norman Borlaug, in 2004. By Ben Zinner, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons He was…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service have announced nearly $31 million in grant funds through the 2024 Inflation Reduction…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
Immigrants are hired to spray pesticide on the blueberry crop exposing them to dangerous chemicals. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…program aims to help farmers expand their markets and boost the consumption of organic dairy products. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, highlighted the USDA’s commitment to supporting organic…
Potential Changes from Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
…four decades. During the meeting, Director Harrison Pittman, Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley, and Staff Attorney Brigit Rollins explained that this change could significantly affect how environmental regulations are made…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…varieties. Dean Helene Dillard of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences expressed excitement about the expanded agreements, highlighting the importance of collaboration in supporting nurseries and growers….
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…farmed intensively using industrialized methods. AFT has advocated for farmland protection policies since its founding, working to prevent the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. He said while farmland…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…lawmakers as they spoke during the bill’s markup, noting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent millions solidifying the Emergency Alert System with AM radio as the backbone of…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
…about overall efficacy and environmental impact increase. Weed challenges cost American farmers approximately $33 billion in losses every year, with Palmer amaranth a prime example as the weed impacts a…
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
By belchonock/DepositPhotos The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated guidelines to improve how companies support claims about how animals are raised and the environmental impact of meat and…
Bayer CropScience Awards Incubator Opportunity to Genvor
…commitment to advancing new technologies in regenerative agriculture, crop protection and more. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
