Speaking at an agricultural forum in Minnesota, Dr. Joe Outlaw of the Agricultural Food & Policy Center at Texas A&M University, and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, talked…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-26-22
…and the details on the upcoming virtual Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
…“Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access” Projects aimed at helping underserved producers. An additional $250 million goes to the “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…out more at WGA.com. Peter Wren-Hilton, the Founder of Wharf42 Limited and the mastermind behind the upcoming 2035 Agri-Food-Tech Oceania Summit, joins the podcast to discuss how New Zealand, Australia,…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. Comments that are provided will be considered as part of California’s Farm…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…America remains a food secure nation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build critical infrastructure, to protect communities from wildfire and extreme heat and…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a U.N.-Turkey brokered deal in a hopeful sign for global food shortages. But experts caution that it may not be enough. State Department Spokesman…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
Is a new global food supply threat looming? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A lack of rice could be the next big strain on the global food…
VofV: En Solucion and Seeking the Food Safety Holy Grail
…to mitigate the risks in food safety. A member of Western Growers’ elite international Food Safety Cohort that will appear at the event, En Solucion is working to employ ozone…
Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…developed in a plant or plant pest for use in the United States. BRS also works with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, as needed,…
Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…replace diesel or gasoline-powered equipment. The technology has also grown significantly in scope and ability, to provide farmers with viable replacement alternatives. “We did a demonstration project with the Air…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
…the food safety event will be held at Reedley College on August 18 beginning at 1 p.m. The event is part of the AgTechX Food Safety initiative, a yearlong program…
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
…dropped to their lowest levels since Russia invaded Ukraine, but Reuters says that might not mean lower food prices right away at the grocery store. Corn futures have dropped by…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…