…of irrigation devices and how growers can make appropriate decisions. Devol noted that the next set of field days will be held further south, to offer more producers an opportunity…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-26-22
…the need for conservation during a House Ag Committee, and the lack of immigration reform hindering producers from producing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…ag organizations including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) also praised the announcement. USDEC noted that the…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of California’s budget includes additional incentive funding to help address livestock methane emissions. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said the funding will help…
Cybersecurity on the Farm
…says producers can protect themselves by gaining awareness and understanding. “Get a little bit better at cyber protections and others and you lessen your chance for an event. So, I’d…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March, with value increasing 33 percent to a new record of $1.07…
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
…the legislation as being redundant and costly. “We are disappointed in the Committee’s vote to approve this bill despite opposition from the Meat Institute and the nation’s largest livestock producer…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…
VofV: Verdant Robotics Pt. 2 – Turning Fieldworkers Into Data Workers
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USDA to Provide $6 Billion in Natural Disaster Assistance to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing approximately $6 billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Support payments will be provided to producers as relief…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…of industry groups. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom described Taylor as “an outstanding nominee.” Both the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council…
Combating African Swine Fever
…this out of our nation. It would have a significant impact on U.S. livestock producers, their communities, and the economy if it were found here, because if there is an…
VofV: Verdant Robotics and the Secret to Making Farmers Superhuman, Pt. 1
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…