…Not surprisingly, households making less than $50,000 a year were more price-sensitive when presented with two generic or store-brand discounts. The survey also shows the consumer food inflation estimate of…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…ranchers who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. The deadline to request records from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications has also been…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
Another delay for the farm bill, as the House must now spend time electing another Speaker after the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. The 2023 walnut acreage and…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…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 the National Association of Farm…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-11-23
…Farm Bill timing, upcoming USDA Outlook, and new legislation ensuring drone use in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
…are on the National DHIA website at dhia.org. Recipients will be announced at the 2024 National DHIA Annual Meeting next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…policy year involve the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program (WFRP). Updates include expanded coverage levels, affordable policies for single commodity producers, a 10-year maximum yield history, and customization options. Updates were…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a USDA labor stabilization protection program, Farm Bill extension, the coordination of specialty…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-09-23
…new food and farming program on PBS, and advocating for agriculture to protect family businesses. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-06-23
…herbicide resistance of chickweed in alfalfa, Farm Bill delays, and the 30,000-ton revision to the walnut objective measurement. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…