…supporting these initiatives to ensure that agriculture in the United States remains viable for generations to come. Congress has a unique opportunity to help fortify and propel U.S. agriculture to…
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…and cooperatives install and upgrade smart grid technologies. Smart grid can be a catalyst for broadband and other telecommunications services in unserved and underserved rural areas in addition to improving…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…officials and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip. In a…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…fund agriculture education and leadership opportunities. Sustainability: building engagement around Culver’s commitment to supporting agriculture’s role in climate-smart solutions for our planet. Culver’s continued its support of the Decade…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…Hopkins’ interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
National Ag Day Essay Contest Looking for Entries
…the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest. The theme for the year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American Agriculture Does it Every Day. The essay…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
…climate smart language and cover crops helping producers navigate regulatory expectations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act will strengthen these important tools.” The two pieces of legislation would help further conservation and stewardship efforts. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
California Chill Report: Understanding Chill Accumulation
…California’s mild climate, trees can still get some value in temperatures above that threshold. The dynamic model can provide growers with a more specific indication of what the trees are…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Monday congratulated the second group of organizations selected to receive funding through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…of these market opportunities.” Several agricultural groups also expressed support for the announcement, as being integral to furthering climate-smart farming practices. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects cover various practices…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the debate on whether or not to put climate change in the Farm…