…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-02-24
…agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…to meatpacking. He noted that these trends have significant implications for family farmers and rural communities. “Farmers cannot catch a break as buyers or sellers,” Kanter stated, describing the challenges…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…founder of RSM Consulting, recently discussed the issue in a webinar, underscoring the urgency for dairy farmers to take proactive measures. According to Russo, the virus initially emerged in cattle…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…agriculture system where family farmers can thrive without being overshadowed by large corporations. With this scorecard, farmers hope to have their voices heard and protect their livelihoods for future generations….
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…sustainability, and the role of international organizations. McKalip also emphasizes the importance of tariff reductions for American farmers and ranchers. The episode also features Holly Freishtat from the Milken Institute,…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…organizations like the United Nations World Food Program to deliver these supplies. In total, this funding will help millions of children and farmers in countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Guatemala….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…explore how his practices align with the law, the fears and misconceptions other farmers have about it, and why he believes Prop 12 is a positive step forward for animal…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
…and farmers first,” says NOPA President Kailee Buller. “While we support free trade and open markets, we don’t believe foreign feedstocks should benefit on the backs of U.S. taxpayers and…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…exports would largely be unaffected, the strike would impact containerized agricultural exports like soybeans, soybean meal, and other agricultural products exported via containers would be affected, forcing farmers to move…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…practices. The Role of Farmers in Climate Solutions The third element in Piotti’s approach is the role of farmers. Regenerative agriculture depends on land and farmers who are trained and…