The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to close the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Bakersfield, California, opting not to renew the lease. California is one of the largest …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter,” discuss recent agricultural news, including weather patterns …
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great. They found very harsh climate with tornadoes, blizzards, drought, …
California’s Gray Wolf Population Expanding
California’s gray wolf population is expanding, with seven established packs and four additional areas of activity identified by the end of 2024. The focus is shifting from migration-driven growth to …
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
The Interior Department may see more lawsuits after announcing it would no longer require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to create an environmental impact statement for more than 3,200 …
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On the first part of the show, Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the impact of tariffs on the shipping industry …
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee …
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). …
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could help reduce …
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
More than 300 agricultural, food, and environmental organizations have urged federal leaders to rely on sound science when evaluating products essential to farming and food production. The coalition sent a …
USDA Releasing Funding in Contracts for Environmental and Conservation Program
USDA is releasing $20 million in contracts for environmental and conservation programs, in line with White House directives, and will honor existing contracts to farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
A new bill before the California State Legislature aims to provide financial incentives for landowners who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use. Introduced by State Senator David Cortese, …
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
The Trump administration is withholding funds from farmers participating in conservation programs, despite the White House’s assurance last week that funding to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors supporting these …