…in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for…
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding for Bridge Repairs
…well, when you have a bridge that’s out of service, often because of a safety issue or because it’s in poor condition, that can mean having to go sometimes a…
Secretary of Transportation on HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
Classic Peterbilt Semi-Truck pulling a Cattle Trailer along a rural Oregon Highway. Credit: Everett Media / Shutterstock.com Back in late November 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced…
AgNet Media Interview with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on COVID-19 in Rural Areas
…answer here: Halvorson: (On the safety of vaccines) I’ve heard from people who think the vaccine was created in a matter of weeks and therefore is unsafe, where in reality,…
Common Scallion Plant Problems to Watch Out For
…your crops regularly, and grow your food plants in different areas. This will ensure that you get at least a small return on the investment of your hard work, time,…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-18-22
…chemistries, research that takes a closer look at food safety risks associated with birds and the mixed responses to the new labeling for GMO foods. Tune in to the show…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…Credit: Grandpa / Shutterstock.com The root cellar was once a staple of rural life, serving as a method of food preservation as well as a storage space for people without…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…a comprehensive plan to address water challenges in California. The California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture were tasked with developing the…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships. The investment is being made as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). The University of California,…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…food prices are soaring and inflation and shortages are no longer speculative, it is critical that we shore up the farm economy. As they say though, the devil is the…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…Duvall. “The policies set forth will guide Farm Bureau in its mission to advocate for farmers and ranchers and build a sustainable future of safe and abundant food, fiber and…
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…