Two gene-edited beef cattle and their offspring have received a low-risk determination from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It marks the first time that an intentional genomic alteration…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…in meeting the requirements of the regulation. The group cites a report from ACT Research indicating that used truck prices have increased more than 80 percent since January 2021. The…
Proposed and Coming Changes to Organic National List
The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic foods is receiving some changes. Generally natural substances are allowed in organic production while synthetic ones are prohibited, but there…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York described the decision…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…and is being asked to produce more food with less natural resources. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…the impact of inflation can’t be understated. There has been an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase in the prices of farm machinery. On the construction side, inflation is a little lower,…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…to be refilled in Asia. Expectations are for shipping prices to come down from their peak highs that have been seen in recent months. Fumasi said that they have been…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…urges nations around the world to not fall into food hoarding or price fixing. “We will not tolerate artificially inflated prices that could diminish the availability of food and agricultural…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…to climate, policy, trade, renewable energy and prices, presenting a nutrient management challenge. Improving the timing and application method of nutrients can allow production demands to be met while reducing…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers gas prices and competing clean energy solutions, CDFA seeking dairy methane reduction projects,…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
…curiosity about the origins of their food. In addition to exposing urban students to agriculture, these virtual reality experiences complement existing agricultural classrooms well. They provide agriculture students the opportunity…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…done it at the expense of family farmers and ranchers, who work hard every day to harvest the food that feeds families across the country. Other legislative efforts include the…