…targeting ultra processed foods and food dyes. The conversation highlights how this order will affect school meals, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. They explore the prevalence of…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…schedule appointments for application. Further information can be found at farmers.gov/food-safety. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses…
Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations
…maintaining reasonable pricing without significant drops, even during peak supply periods. Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…offering tools to manage risk and ensure the stability of the nation’s food supply. Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Avocado Industry Facing Shortage
…prices in the coming weeks. Mexico is experiencing a shortage of all avocado sizes, with quality issues like checkerboarding. Columbia will supply the East Coast until May, but only meet…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…For more information and for a listing of emergency livestock animal shelters, contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and/or visit the CDFA Facebook page. I’m Lori Boyer…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…food systems and increase access to healthy foods,” said Louis Aspey, Acting Chief of NRCS. “We’re also excited for this opportunity to add experienced Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators to…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a primary concern. She argues that reducing SNAP could hurt both food-insecure families and farmers who depend on stable demand for their…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…the food dollar stays with the farmers,” said Andy Green, Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets. He highlighted the administration’s broader achievements, including investments in processing capacity and measures…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…in providing educational offerings, accreditations, and advocacy for agricultural professionals. The chapter, with 250 members, represents 10% of the national society’s 2,500 members. Key issues include water supply, commodity pricing,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…bird flu-related depopulation of flocks and compare the situation to the handling of COVID-19 in terms of personal health precautions. Lorrie interviews Ashley Johnson, Director of Food Policy at the…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…the U.S. supply chain, especially for the nation’s robust red meat export market. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), hailed the development as “extremely…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…Growing up in Merced, Gray’s roots are deeply tied to the agricultural community. “My family ran a company called Merced Dairy Supply, an equipment company and small family feed store,”…