…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 Broadcasting and serves…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…quality control possible, and save jobs. For more information on opportunities through USDA Rural Development, go to rd.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…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 Broadcasting and serves…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…International Fresh Produce Association wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations to serve on county committees. More than 7,700 individuals serve on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees across the country. Nominations…
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023 farm bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation Advocacy Fly-In was attended by more than 150 farmers and ranchers. Agriculture…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
More than one million acres have been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the latest signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency notes…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…Hour. She 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….
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…diversifying revenue sources for farmers,” NCAT Executive Director Steve Thompson said in a news release. “NCAT’s AgriSolar Clearinghouse has spent the last two years working with farmers, land managers, and…
SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
…She 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…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Adcock She said specialty crops, which are addressed in Title X of the farm bill, bring in about 44 percent of the farm income while only…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…coalition states in a letter to lawmakers. “As organizations representing America’s agriculture industry, we further believe this legislation would bring economic opportunities to American farmers, ranchers, and food producers.” Signatories…