…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…
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…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…educational outreach, as Xerces trained thousands of farmers and ranchers on practices to protect pollinators. These initiatives reflect a shared goal: ensuring that working lands can remain productive while supporting…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show CJ Miller talks with Kip Tom, the Co-Chair of “Farmers and Ranchers for Trump” and one of…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…helps manage cheatgrass, not spread it.” Kaitlynn Glover, PLC’s Executive Director, says the study confirms what ranchers have known for years: removing livestock leads to more cheatgrass, not less. “When…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
Shutterstock image It’s a story that California ranchers know too well, devastation caused by wildfire. This time, it’s ranchers in North Dakota who were hit and now need an assist…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…for USDA conservation programs, including $4.95 billion for RCPP, the initiative encourages voluntary, locally led conservation strategies to benefit farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised RCPP…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…to help farmers and ranchers streamline their loan applications, the LAT now offers new features tailored to meet the needs of lenders, improving access to resources and simplifying loan guarantees….
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…2024. “This mission represents an important opportunity for our farmers, ranchers, producers, and agribusinesses to connect with potential partners from both Thailand and Burma,” said FAS Administrator Daniel B. Whitley….
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, hosts the annual contest to highlight entrepreneurship in agriculture. “This competition helps entrepreneurs grow their ideas into products that support farmers and ranchers…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
…provided public education but also advocated for farmers, ranchers, and animal owners. Its accomplishments included supporting pardons for Oregon ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond, participating in legal actions defending agricultural…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…snapshot of how and why farmers and ranchers do what we do, as well as some impressive facts about agriculture’s impact.” The book is organized into sections such as Consumers,…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…farmers and ranchers need lower taxes to stay in business and continue feeding the world.” The respondents to the tax survey indicated that 99% operated family-owned farms or ranches and…