…initiative. Provisions of the new initiative are in line with what groups such as OTA and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) have historically been advocating for. “In the past…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…into existing National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) programs, including the Extension Risk Management Education Program, Sustainable Agriculture Research Education Program, Agricultural Workforce Training Program, and Centers of Excellence…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the CORA report is a companion to the 2022 National Organic Research Agenda. Information for the resources was gathered through 16 listening sessions throughout the country…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…across the Food Chain grant program. The program is meant to support integrated research, education, and Extension projects. Some of the research areas include risk assessments, advancing the understanding of…
Biden Administration Makes Further Investments to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain
…Sustainable Agriculture Research Education programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
The United States is once again seeking dispute settlement consultations in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). At issue are dairy restrictions that Canada has in place, that the U.S….
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
…their families are encouraged to attend via telephone, smartphone or tablet from planters, harvesters, greenhouses, dairy barns, farm trucks, classrooms and carpool lines. According to AFBF national research polls, a…
California Dairies Answering the Call for Fertilizer Needs
…increased interest in composted manure comes at an important time for dairy farmers. “We’re really proud of the fact that we have a biproduct from dairy making that can be…
U. S. Wine Imports
…million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European…
Almond Matters: Getting After Pests with Insect Growth Regulators
…Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…ag organizations including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) also praised the announcement. USDEC noted that the…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
…further the already successful industry efforts to meet mandatory emission standards. Dairy methane programs, including the Alternative Manure Management Program would receive $48 million in support under the proposal. “We’ve…
Details on Lower Restaurant Spending During Pandemic
…habits during the pandemic. USDA Economic Research Service’s Food Expenditure Series shows significantly lower spending at restaurants during 2020, which was expected because of the many closures because of the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-19-22
…pesticides while maintaining production and the continuing momentum for California dairy sustainability efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…