…and help ensure that the information that consumers receive about where their food comes from is truthful. “The reason for this is quite simple. We surveyed consumers. We asked them…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…a broader group of producers, including specialty crop producers. “Risk Management Agency is excited to expand Nursery Value Select so nursery producers in all states have an opportunity to purchase…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,” Agriculture Secretary…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
The recent storm system that came through California has pushed the state’s snowpack up to the historical average. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a new Office of Agriculture and Rural…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…farmers experiencing significant declines in crop prices or revenues. Producers can choose between ARC-County, ARC-Individual, or PLC coverage options. Failure to revise elections by the deadline will result in maintaining…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…be coming up if there’s a rain event and getting that protection on early allows those fungicides to works so much better. It allows them to be more preventative or…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
Fuel Prices See Double-Digit Increase for Gasoline
…first step toward summer gasoline.” After a weekend that saw Saudi Arabia announce an extension of their one million barrel per day production cut, oil prices were seeing slight losses,…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities. Surveys suggest one of the biggest hurdles to success for women in the global agri-food…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…
Catastrophic Losses Ahead After Texas Wildfires
…2024. Unknown author/Wikipedia image/Public Domain Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller announced his agency’s commitment to providing support to the state’s producers as they deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The initiative aims to involve farmers and…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…the solution on things like groundwater recharge, flood protection, drought mitigation and protecting our communities.” Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, there’s optimism for ag chem prices in the second half of 2024 and…
