How much pandemic help did farmers get? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…foreign ag export market development is timely and crucial. Dairy Industry Applauds USDA’s Investment The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised the USDA’s commitment…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $1.77 billion this year for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). With more than 667,000 participants, CRP has dispersed payments to farmers…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…that it is the worst year the industry has seen for lygus. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board. Stay…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…Director, Jonathan Field stresses the importance of industry collaboration to help walnut growers return to profitable levels. Most California walnut farmers need to receive at least 60 to 80 cents…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…the result of a broad coalition of farmers, industry, environmental and other organizations working together with Congress to ensure organic continues to be a dynamic opportunity for growth and able…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…that are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt says the program offers several benefits for growers….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDEC working to grow niche markets for dairy, the AgSharks competition finalist, the…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
Top agricultural economists answer the question of what the upcoming possibilities for new revenue streams for farmers are. The question was posed during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum. National…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…or releveling. One of the other assistance programs that has received an extension is the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Applications for assistance will now be accepted from eligible farmers, ranchers,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-16-23
…agtech advances, and the new revenue streams for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…with 41 providing a value of more than $1 million. Dairy remains the number-one commodity, representing nearly a third of all agricultural value in the county with a gross value…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-13-23
…and new revenue streams for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
Increasing cheese sales through pizza. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by gaurav tiwari from Pixabay A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected…