…has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. Last week H.R. 7606,…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…company itself, but further up the value chain. Nearly a dozen industry organizations submitted comments on the proposed SEC rule, detailing concerns for farmers. “Without changes and clarifications, the Proposed…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…hearing was one of several farm bill sessions as congress prepares for the 2023 Farm Bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…has also partnered with Pollinator Partnership to learn more about the usage of conservation programs. A survey is available for farmers and ranchers to share how more pollinator-friendly practices can…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers silage sampling recommendations to help with accuracy, the several programs and resources available…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Referencing a previous Supreme Court decision in her brief, Prelogar pointed out that California “’has no…
Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
…U.S. farms and ranches fell sharply through the early 1970s. Rapidly falling farm numbers in the mid-20th century reflected the growing productivity of agriculture and increased nonfarm employment opportunities. Since…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…one of the most neglected aspects of pest control programs. “You can have the best product, but if you don’t get good coverage, you’re not going to get control. You…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…overly conservative and don’t use all available data, according to the farm groups. Grower groups like the American Soybean Association and the American Farm Bureau Federation are concerned the evaluations…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…guiding the day-to-day operations of FSA and help with the implementation of federal farm programs at a local level. “It is a priority for USDA to integrate equity into its…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-21-22
…the reasons for the lack of on-farm conservation for pollinators, and why long-term climate solutions are important but immediate solutions are critical. Tune in to the show for these news…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…farmers a leg up,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “Now that the House has taken this important step forward, we encourage the Senate to…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…The California Farm Bureau last week hosted the roundtable on water needs in the west. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson was one of the key speakers. Photo by Sourav…