…Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. “The ongoing economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic have created substantial financial challenges for small and very small producers to meet regulatory requirements and access…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…and creates a significant financial burden for producers. “The SEC rule, as written, could hamper our ability to make progress through the industry’s robust, voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment program,…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…increasing colony strength, and other pollinators,” Hillman noted. “There’s also a lot of guides and practices out there for growers not only for this week but year-round.” Financial and technical…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…materials out in the orchard to address pest populations and prevent issues from developing come harvest time. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that coverage is…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…severe drought—such as the southeast—still have other issues when it comes to honeybees. We’ll have more of that in tomorrow’s program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…Food Supply Chain Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act. The package addresses a variety of issues ranging from meat packing and cattle marketing to fertilizer and precision…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Zippy Duvall commented. “Record-high shipping costs and shortages of containers have created bottlenecks at our ports and worsened supply chain issues at a time of growing demand domestically and overseas….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the issues homeless campsites can bring to growers, the optimism for positive movement…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…available as services that they’re offering. So, kind of think of it as new products that the carriers are offering to us that bypass some of the congestion issues that…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…are critical for addressing labor issues within the agricultural sector. The new pilot program will be tasked with addressing challenges that both laborers and employers encounter with the H-2A program….
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…succeed in school,” she said. “We understand that when children are hungry they’re not able to pay attention. There also behavioral issues. There was a study that found that test…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
While it took some time for the ongoing logistical issues to fully impact California’s dairy industry, the supply chain disruptions are now taking their toll. CEO of Western United Dairies,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-10-22
…the California Endangered Species Act, and the considerations of CCA’s when determining issues in vineyards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…policy leader and trade expert in a variety of capacities. He is currently working as a senior adviser to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, dealing with policy and regulatory issues. The…