AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about the issues that are important to the industry. To get an update, we’re talking with Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association. Each week …

AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Jacqui Fatka, Industry Analyst for Farm Supplies and Biofuels at CoBank, joins us to talk about trade and the decline in some U.S. ag exports. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she …

Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval

Sabrina Halvorson Farm Bill, General, Legislative

The proposed farm bill is moving forward in the House. The House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the farm bill, H.R. 8467 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, after several hours of debate that began Thursday morning. Agricultural groups are applauding several of the items included in the bill. Listen to the story: Ag Groups Respond to …

AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host …

AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

The Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule to designate the two most common PFAS chemicals as hazardous materials under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA, and while these chemicals are not used on farms, this rule could have a big financial effect on many farms around the nation. To get more understanding and information, we’re …

AgNet Weekly: Rep. Austin Scott on Legislative Issues

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

This week we visit with Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA) who tells us why he thinks there should be separate farm and nutrition bills. He also discusses farm labor and trade with host Sabrina Halvorson.  Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, …

AgNet Weekly: Jacqueline Heard, CEO of Enko Inc.

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

In this week’s episode, we talk with Jacqueline Heard, the founder and CEO of Enko Inc. about starting an ag tech company in the current business environment, the successes she’s had, and the importance of building up the future of ag.  Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media …

AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

This week we’re talking about prescribed fires, the protection they can bring, and the policies needed to improve implementation. Joining us on the phone is Fire Advisor and the Director of University of California’s Ag and Natural Resources Fire Network – Lenya Quinn-Davidson. She tells us why the Southeast is a leader in the practice. Each week we highlight essential …

AgNet Weekly: Ag Policy Expert Fran Miller

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Joining us this week is Fran Miller, senior staff attorney and professor with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School. We’re talking about policy recommendations to address issues facing U.S. agriculture, especially smaller or underserved farmers. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year …

AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in 2024. That’s just one of the topics discussed in this week’s AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina …