…to agriculture and inspire confidence in local foods like California-grown almonds. Her journey serves as a reminder of the vital role farmers play in the food system and the value…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…greatest need. In her final message, Babineaux-Fontenot applauded farmers, growers, and producers for their essential role in fighting hunger. “Your listeners are rock stars for me,” she said. Acknowledging the…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
…came from farmers and ranchers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Pioneers housed themselves in rough lean-tos or at most a one-room log cabin. Their main food supply first came…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…California native from the agriculture-rich Central Valley, has carved a niche in the industry as a dedicated source of information for farmers and rural communities. She currently serves as AgNet…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…provide valuable insights for the agricultural industry, aiding in export potential assessments and calculating crop supplies for the coming marketing year. Producers can submit their responses online at agcounts.usda.gov, by…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…organized by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, focused on assessing the impact on farmers and rural communities in the Southeast. The delegation, which included Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08),…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Farmers arriving from many different regions of the U .S. brought their special agricultural ideas with them. Those producers who had settled in New…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…production.” To improve services, the FSA is encouraging producers to stay in contact with their local offices and use tools like farmers.gov for updates. The agency is also working to…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…policies to strengthen market access and create stable trade conditions for American farmers and meat companies. The Meat Institute represents the majority of the U.S. meat industry and aims to…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…if sprayed too close to homes and workplaces. Last month, 47 representatives sent a similar letter to the EPA, increasing pressure to reconsider the herbicide’s safety. For California farmers, the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, great expansion continued. Early farmers planted crops that supplied their families…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for…