…want to expand it. We hope to do research with some of this equipment, whether it’s food safety or production, or food quality. This is our starting point today.” A…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…label,” Batcha testified. “But consumer preferences on how their food is produced are evolving and shifting rapidly. Organic’s greatest opportunity in the next farm bill lies in living up to…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…House agriculture committee, as well as a farmer himself. He disagrees with what he sees as a focus on climate change rather than food production. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson spoke…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
…Almond Quality, Food Safety, and Services Committee, ABC’s Board of Directors ultimately approved the final proposed changes during a meeting in June of 2021. Birmingham noted that the marketing order…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA providing up to $200 million to purchase local food for schools, specialty…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…sector that requires significant planning and forethought to manage economic viability concurrently with worker, food, and environmental safety. We are pleased to partner with these initial organizations, given their deep…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…and allowing students to experience the applications firsthand. The lessons being learned relate directly to food and fiber production. “It’s more than just the college course,” Rachel said. “It affects…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…solutions that incorporate farmers, processors, retailers, and consumers. In the development of an international network of partners, the mission is to enhance the sustainability of the global food system. UPL…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…announcement will allow them to demonstrate just that.” Exports of U.S. beef and beef products exceeded $10 billion in 2021, making the U.S. the top beef exporter in the global…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…higher than it has been in over 40 years. The international community is bracing for global food shortages. Yet the president remains focused on his climate agenda rather than the…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…cost of growing food for America’s families. We urge the Senate to follow the House and the Commerce Committee’s lead and pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to ensure America’s…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
The California Department of Water Resources has reduced allocations for the State Water Project to five percent. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Final Grape Crush Report for 2021…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…(D-GA) said during the 2022 AgriPulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. Representative Scott is the chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He says things are on track for the next…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…made in commodity prices. Farming expenses such as fertilizer and energy have grown substantially more burdensome over the past 12 to 18 months. Even with increased global demand helping to…