…of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the grants not only provide nutritious food to school kids, but also support farmers and producers in their local…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
Image by Fotoliss/DepositPhotos image “Nothing short of exceptional.” That’s how Farmers National Company describes the agricultural land market over the last five years. According to the company, gains in value…
Study Continues on Advancing Carbon Markets
Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint concept Image by simpson33/DepositPhotos Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…of attendees compared to last year, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…DWR on initiatives like LandFlex demonstrate our commitment to innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and our agricultural communities. We look forward to voters approving the bond in November…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…industry. Producers are at the mercy of many uncontrollable factors, including extreme weather, natural disasters, pests and diseases, input costs and geopolitical unrest,” he said. “What producers should not have…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, agricultural groups have helped to bring a bond measure to the November ballot,…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…Show will be featured in Pensacola, Florida this week. They’re welcoming a special guest to fly with them: Austin Courson, an agricultural education teacher, FFA advisor, and incoming assistant principal at…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…availability of enterprise and optional units for many producers,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “Expanding our coverage options gives producers more opportunities to manage their risks….
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…foliage dries into fuel perfect for ravenous flames. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn, reminds employers of agricultural workers to update their emergency action plans and brief crews about…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), praised the USDA’s decision for reflecting many of their recommendations, despite some deviations. He noted the return to the…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project. Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May,…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…year is 222,000,000 pounds. Lance Honing of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) says much of that is thanks to Michigan. “Out of those 222,000,000 pounds, they account for 182…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…