…changes aim to protect pollinators essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…sustainable food system. In addition, Megan Lausten, Marketing Manager for the International Agri-Center, previews the World Ag Expo®, highlighting its Top-10 New Products Contest and educational seminar series, which promote…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…This initiative shows the U.S. commitment to supporting global food security and sustainable agriculture for a better future. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…committed to using sustainable practices. Piotti points out that transitioning to regenerative methods can be costly for farmers, requiring training and equipment. These barriers may deter farmers from adopting regenerative…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
…of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…thank all who participated, our advocacy work is essential in ensuring that local and regional suppliers in the US and around the globe can be economically sustainable and continue to…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…cotton research. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $10 million grant for a project that aims to make cotton farming more sustainable by using precision…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…the welfare of dairy calves through better early life management. This research is part of USDA’s efforts to ensure a safer, more sustainable food system by addressing the health of…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, nearly $2 million is available to support sustainable pest management. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…champions in terms of sustainability in our industry,” regarding the creation of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. The Alliance offers a certification to growers and wineries committed to sustainability in…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
The proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework in California might have serious economic consequences for the state’s lettuce industry, according to a study by the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP). …