The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is working to assist farmers facing natural disasters, particularly in the Southeast and California. In an interview with AgNet Media, Administrator …
Rural Employment Trends at a Glance
USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report provides a look at rural employments trends of the past year. Rod Bain Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
The Meat Institute has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to adopt a robust trade policy for 2025 to support the meat and poultry industry. In comments submitted for the …
USDA Announces Investment to Conserve Forestlands Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service has committed over $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of important forestlands across 17 states. This investment, supported by President Biden’s …
Supporting Local and Regional Food System Development
A series of USDA grants were issued to projects under a set of local and regional food system development and promotion programs. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) is set to begin a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride, a powerful herbicide, in response to new state law AB 1963. The law, which …
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among workers who …
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid …
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
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 Organic Market …
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 …
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) has called on California’s energy and environmental agencies to recognize renewable biodiesel and renewable diesel as essential decarbonization tools. ETF made its case as the …
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has announced that proposals are now open for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This …
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The event showcased …