…the course of decades, congressional reports, internal data, civil rights investigations, court actions, and stakeholder testimony have documented this long history of inequity and discrimination. At the start of the…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…and fostering partnerships, investing in data-driven solutions, supporting innovation, and scaling successful initiatives. EPA will also be offering technical assistance and other means of support to assist partners implement nutrient…
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…government sampling data, that overwhelmingly shows the safety of organic and non-organic produce,” she said. Thorne said misinformation about produce can be harmful. “We’re in a situation right now where…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…our research and data in this area are meeting the needs of bee managers and the farmers that rely on pollinators.” The NAREEE Advisory Board’s Pollinator Subcommittee provides guidance to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tips for staying on top of Cal/OSHA violations, data from the final snow…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
…year on record,” de Guzman noted. DWR has been working to better track snowpack data, incorporating different forecasting models to help improve forecasting accuracy. de Guzman explained that the latest…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…possible, phase one of the ELRP will use certain data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), allowing USDA to distribute payments within days to livestock producers.” Background On September…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
…occurring in other cattle, allowing the animals to be more heat tolerant. FDA reviewed all the data submitted by the company and found there to be no novel food safety…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…significant logistical challenges for industry members. Western Growers was instrumental in developing a data collection program, which California LGMA encouraged members to submit testing data to. That information was sufficient…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…data company Agrosmart when she was 23 years old, provides a look into how the digital revolution is accelerating a cultural shift in agriculture globally. As climate change leads to…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…the weeks and months ahead. Benjamin Duyck, the Director of Market Intelligence for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, spoke with AgNet Media and said the association’s latest data shows a…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…food system, including futures markets, to ensure full transparency. We will continue to share reliable data and information on global food market developments, especially through the relevant international organisations,” the…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Market News mobile phone app Images courtesy of USDA/AMS…