…no increased risk to food safety or worker injuries. However, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union opposes it, fearing higher injury rates. The USDA will update regulations to ensure…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…and Nick Papagni discussed the Trump administration’s plan to close or consolidate 800 lease locations, including offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the US…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
…Department will work quickly to develop a phased plan for return-to-duty, and while those plans materialize, all probationary employees will be paid.” Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. To streamline and simplify the delivery of ECAP, FSA will begin sending pre-filled applications to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…noting significant storms and the subsequent lack of rain for the next 10 days. They plan to interview experts on managing fungus after rains. They also express concern for those…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…who have not yet attended college. Eligible applicants must have a parent or guardian employed in the vineyard or winery industry, reside in California, and plan to enroll as full-time…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…food costs and force the U.S. to rely on foreign imports that may not meet the same safety standards. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association and a Kentucky…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…grow” (37%) or “plan to exit or retire” (13%), which compares to 52% a year ago who reported having no plans to grow or plan to exit or retire. Since…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and decreasing exports, if applicable, to supplement the domestic supply, subject to safety reviews. USDA will evaluate international best practices in egg production and safety to determine any opportunities to…
Hass Avocado Board Focuses on Promoting Avocados’ Health Benefits
The Hass Avocado Board‘s 2025 communications plan focuses on promoting avocados’ health benefits, particularly for heart health and type 2 diabetes management, targeting health professionals and consumers, especially the general…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…and food safety standards, and deep expertise in custom produce processing. In 2006, the company expanded into a 55,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, significantly enhancing its ability to process fresh…
Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP
…resource concerns. Following the site visit, the conservation planner will develop a conservation plan that includes a variety of conservation practices or activities to address the resource concerns and management…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on Key Industry Priorities
…priorities. He is focused on updating a five-year plan that was established in 1995 to address industry challenges, and creating a new strategic plan for staff. Additionally, he aims to…