Industry groups have expressed appreciation for the Action Plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week USDA detailed a series of actions for considering revisions to the Federal…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regard to treated seed regulations. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Food Safety…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that could change as summer begins. “Mites like hot temperatures and as the degree days heat up then also the navel…
Cooking Burgers Without the Grill This Summer
…also quick and easy and keeps the mess, and the heat, outside on those hot summer nights. No grill? No problem! There are plenty of great ways you…
EPA to Recommend Delaying Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program
…the White House will review the EPA’s final rule. The plan would have given EV automakers credits for charging vehicles using power generated from natural gas or methane. The threat…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached an agreement on how to address concerns with the Colorado River. The Lower Basin Plan was accepted after nearly a year of negotiation and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-24-23
…balancing act of developing new strawberry varieties, the plan to protect the Colorado River system, and data related to farm estates and tax returns. Tune in to the show for…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…unprecedented organic feed costs and inflationary pressures over the last couple of years, resources like ODMAP are really going to matter as farmers plan for the rest of this year.”…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Chris Williamson with PBI Gordon, discuss more about the program….
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…in the letter. “Given the growth in electric vehicle sales, it’s vital that FEMA makes clear the impact that no AM radios will have on public safety.” From the National…
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
…costs going forward, we are excited to submit this plan as a path toward a brighter future for dairy.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will have 30 days to…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…and farm businesses. Additionally, the Centers will provide subawards of up to $100,000 to support regional projects. Awards will be applied to projects supporting activities including food safety, value chain…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers approaches for smarter regulations through the Ag Vision plan, a deeper look at…