…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 Broadcasting and serves as…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…inflation. Signatories of the letter include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Other signatories including the National Pork…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time…
Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Market Development Program provide substantial value for farmers and the overall economy. “Export programs have added an average of $9.6 billion per year to export value between 1977 and 2019….
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
…farm labor shortages, and this week’s California’s Crop Progress and Weather report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…leverage increased commodity purchases through Farm-to-School. Farm-to-school programs are a proven model of increasing markets for farmers via child nutrition programs while also providing children healthy, fresh food. These grants to…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…National Action Plan 2020-2025. Some of the funded projects include the assessment of antibiotic resistance in fresh vegetables from farm to fork, as well as antimicrobial resistance in small ruminant…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…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 a…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Making sure farmers have access to important information about their poultry company, inputs, stocking densities and feed disruptions…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s 2020 cash farm receipts down but the state remains top in the…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
…strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health, and a majority of rural adults and…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). The NWSA is a marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma in Washington State. USDA’s Farm Service…