…moment to change it all. The business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. They are promoting the fact that now is the time for the…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…combat a variety of issues including diseases and challenges related to climate change. USDA has been working to advance a framework to establish a more modernized approach to regulating gene…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…project evaluating climate resilience in vine plants. The project will include five study sites that span Arizona, California, Utah, and Washington. A project looking at the impact of smoke on…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
…the case of the EU – way on other countries just doesn’t really make sense when you don’t take into consideration different geographic, climate, cultural differences across the world.” About…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…very dry period we experienced several years ago. But what’s also happening are real climate extremes here in California.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…reduces excess nutrients in surface and ground water as well as emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…100 crops grown in the United States. We are keenly interested in understanding the stressors that impact pollinators, including climate change, pests, pathogens and reduced forage. We strive to ensure…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
…accountable and increase competition, and land conservation and climate resilience efforts in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…House agriculture committee, as well as a farmer himself. He disagrees with what he sees as a focus on climate change rather than food production. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson spoke…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…address climate change across private, working agricultural land. The Budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices on agricultural lands. The Budget…
Wheatgrass, the Nutritional Powerhouse that is Easy to Grow
…good thing growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, and inexpensive. It’s similar to growing micro greens and a smart option for anyone who doesn’t have, or can’t have, a big garden. Wheatgrass…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
…the beach every time you look at it. Growing sea beans in a container is a smart idea because you can control the temperature and light exposure to give it…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-17-22
…discretion in gene-edited beef cattle and expanding climate-smart efforts through incentives. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…