The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. By darklight_photography/DepositPhotos Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve….
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make…
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new online resource called the Debt Consolidation Tool. The new tool allows farmers and ranchers to input their existing farm operating…
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Shelley Pauls on…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
…Chilean market and will continue to see the benefits of our mutually-beneficial trade relationship.” U.S. dairy and meat industry leaders praised the deal, saying it will help American farmers and…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…per hundredweight. Three years later, value sank to $13 per hundredweight. Since 1949, the USDA has implemented the Milk Price Support Program which aids farmers by maintaining a price minimum…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…Taylor said in a press release. The mission aims to strengthen these trade ties and open up new opportunities for U.S. farmers and agribusinesses. Participants will meet with key importers,…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…and so is the debt-to-asset ratio that’s falling.” He said prices that farmers are getting for many of their crops continued to fall. USDA protecting a 12% drop in crop…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-06-24
…farmers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Preliminary Injunction Against DOL Rule Allowing H-2A Workers to Unionize
…is a victory for farmers who are already struggling to compete in a challenging market. The court’s decision applies only to the 17 states involved in the lawsuit. NCAE said…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
…I’ve talked to, they are looking for ways they want to improve, particularly in the current market,” Jackson explained. With younger orchards and tight budgets, farmers are increasingly looking for…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…Bitter said. There are incentive programs to help farmers dispose of vineyards, as it requires a lot of hand labor and additional costs for growers to chip vines, collect trellises,…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…$100,000 and $250,000, with a focus on projects that help underserved farmers or improve access to specialty crops. Applications for this are due by September 27, 2024. CDFA is holding…