…for applying EU health and environmental standards to imported food and ag products. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently submitted comments highlighting several concerns with the idea. In…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…of these soil health practices provide and really documenting those along with the economic benefits,” Roseman noted. Applying for incentive opportunities can seem like a daunting process, but the assistance…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables and known for being healthy for us, but sometimes misinformation is put out about pesticide residue. One organization even claims to base its misinformation on a…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…others to reduce excess nutrients in America’s waters,” said Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. “Effective nutrient management not only improves plant health and productivity, but also…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is once again helping to support the implementation of practices focused on pollinator protection. “Pollinators have obviously taken a lead in…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee. The subcommittee is designed to aid in the efforts of working towards the overall goal of improving pollinator health. The subcommittee will be part…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-08-22
…health and environmental standards, and advocacy efforts of the hemp industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…1, those contactors have been reduced to Public Health and Safety. Limited northern California water storage had already resulted in a Public Health and Safety allocation for north-of-Delta municipal and…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…Health Research Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
…human intelligence when it comes to managing the health of specialty crops. With the right kind of technology, AI can mimic the boots-on-the-ground approach favored by humans – but it…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…society, it affects our health, it affects our well-being. So, learning about food science, or my major in specific, it really captures all aspects of life, and being an Ag…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…build resilience to the climate crisis, increase landscape resiliency to the impacts of climate change, create more and better markets for our hardworking producers, bolster access to healthy and affordable…
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
…related to soil health and management. “It’s very much oriented to a practical audience, so not a lot of PowerPoint presentations. A lot of discussion of experience from working CCAs…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…needs are, we can have success in working with FDA,” said York. “FDA has their needs met as an agency to protect consumer health. And we as an industry find…