…like fuel and fertilizer, spurring additional economy in the manufacturing, trade, and transportation sectors, and the impact continues in many other sectors. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…Signatories of the letter include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, The Fertilizer Institute, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The group point to a 2021 report that…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…biostimulant definition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture would also be assigned to study how biostimulants can contribute to soil health. “Biostimulants support environmental stewardship by improving the efficiencies of fertilizer…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…floodwater on agricultural lands. Land that has not been in production for three years is ineligible for diversion under the order. Floodwater capture on agricultural land where pesticide or fertilizer…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
More than $3 billion in applications were submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the effort to increase domestic fertilizer production. The first round of awards…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…war in Ukraine. “Over the last several years, I have traveled to more than 40 states and have heard firsthand from our farmers on issues related to labor, fuel, fertilizer,…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…have ag fertilizer suppliers and input suppliers. We have truckers. We have all of these businesses that don’t have crop insurance and have significantly reduced their economic activity,” Johnson explained….
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…approach to emergency assistance, by lowering input costs through investments in domestic fertilizer production, and by promoting competition in agricultural markets.” The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is one of the…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…take effect 60 days after. The rule has received criticism from a variety of agricultural groups. The Fertilizer Institute describes the new WOTUS rule as “misguided and premature.” Other organizations…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the possibility of fertilizer markets stabilizing next year, details of the transition payment…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…a vote of 83-11. “Our nation’s transportation infrastructure is critical to agriculture and rural America’s competitive advantage in world markets, and WRDA provides vital support for that network,” The Fertilizer…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-09-22
…address the western drought and conservation priorities, balancing agronomics and the rising cost of fertilizer, and seeing the benefits of whole orchard recycling in almonds. Tune in to the show…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…Sustainability goes to Pivot Bio, a pioneer in microbial nitrogen fertilizer that is paving the way for new startups that are also focused on providing the world’s farmers with more…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…hauling perishables and fertilizers in preparation for a strike. There is significant concern that a shutdown would be catastrophic for the overall supply chain and would be immensely costly. “Our…