AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic development, competition, and sustainability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined him on the trip. Sabrina Halvorson spoke with Secretary Vilsack over the phone about the announcement and how the funding for …

AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

The nation has a new Speaker of the House, and he’s someone already trusted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks this week with NCBA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to …

AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

In a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the …

AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say it’s not working, and the agreement needs to be terminated so Mexico can be held accountable. Others worry that terminating the agreement and making Mexico pay duties or fines for …

AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say it’s not working, and the agreement needs to be terminated so Mexico can be held accountable. Others worry that terminating the agreement and making Mexico pay duties or fines for …

SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

In this special early episode, host Sabrina Halvorson talks one-on-one with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the effects a government shutdown would have on farmers around the nation.  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 …

Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails

Sabrina Halvorson Legislative

The controversial anti-checkoff amendment to the Ag Appropriations Bill failed before the full House late Wednesday. The amendment proposal was led by Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN), who defended it on the House Floor late Tuesday night. “So if you want to force farmers to pay some money, I think part of what farmers need to know where the money goes. …

AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who don’t get tips, but the minimum wage that farmers can pay their H2A workers is $17.34. The Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Association, Jamie Clover Adams, says the true …

AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

Find out why Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) says ‘don’t touch’ the nation’s sugar policy. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson in this week’s AgNet Weekly.  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 has …

AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics

Sabrina Halvorson AgNet Weekly

The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins us this week to talk about all of those things. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran …