…a deadline of September 7, 2022. Through public meetings, the committee advises the Commission on agricultural derivatives market regulatory issues and priorities important to producers, processors, consumers, and other stakeholders….
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…farm families are facing tough pocketbook issues at the Iowa State and county fairs this year. “We are in a recession, and a lot of these families that normally are…
Research Efforts to Provide Better Picture of Watergrass Issues in Rice
Research efforts are beginning to provide a better picture of watergrass issues in rice fields. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest conducted a survey…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DPR’s proposed pesticide notification systems and some issues with its public comment…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…etcetera,” Waycott noted. “So, I don’t know how long that’s going to take but at least we are experiencing the shipments and other issues that we must experience to get…
New Push for Rural Broadband
…and Supports Rural America Act would provide regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submit streamlined financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These small…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…quickly over the next couple of days and not have any challenges with any fungal issues.” The monsoonal storm that came through California was a rare event, as the state…
Advocate for Ag During August
…meetings with lawmakers, share their stories about issues and challenges they face, but also build that relationship and become a trusted source for the lawmaker on agriculture,” he said. “I…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…the financial returns the grower can expect from their business relationship with the dealer and information about inputs they receive, including a comparison of inputs received by other growers in…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…costs. “As far as the cost of environmental and social governance issues, they are hard to measure,” he responded. “At the moment, it’s a first-world privilege to afford to do…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…Lara Bryant, Deputy Director of Water and Agriculture at NRDC. “The incentives offered in this bill give farmers more financial savings and support for their important work and environmental stewardship.”…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
…transparency issues, increasing regulatory burdens, and explosive increase in the cost of things like fertilizer and fuel the inputs that we need to produce food,” she said. She commented on…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…that is so very important to me to help us gain back the trust of our consumers,” he said. Ruth says there are priority issues for the board of directors…