…The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability….
Conservation Project Supported by USDA Grant of $90 Million
Another project made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be making funding available to farmers. USDA is investing a total of $3.1 billion in…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…tax-related questions regarding any IRA assistance received. USDA also has tax-related resources at farmers.gov/taxes. Individual Requests for Farmers Seeking Assistance In addition to the automatic payments announced today for…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
…lawmakers will spend that time hearing from voters. “So, it’s a great time for farmers and ranchers to meet with and communicate with lawmakers. This year is especially important since…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers managing the broomrape threat, an offer to pay Delta farmers for flooding parts…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…agricultural productivity not only have the capacity to coexist but also complement and enhance one another. Through all our working land conservation programs, farmers and ranchers play a critical role…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…equipment owned by a person or entity. Duarte says specialty crop farmers are especially blocked when it comes to AGI limitations. “You can easily run into a broccoli or greens…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…from farmers and landowners are being accepted into the program this year. USDA reports that a lower percentage of offers were accepted than last year because of program limitations on…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
…our nation fed, not animal rights extremists hiding behind an organization that falsely claims to represent the interests of farmers and ranchers. Background View a factsheet with more information about…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
It’s another type of recycling on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers who utilize manure as a fertilizer mostly get the aromatic livestock byproduct from…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…not telling what’s happening with the board, who’s serving on the board, what they’re doing, how they spend money,” she said. “This is a fee farmers are forced to pay….
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
…and the California Dairy Campaign. Summaries of the proposals have been made available in the USDA announcement. “Dairy farmers nationwide are grateful that USDA is moving forward by including the…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Manager Allison Febbo noted that eight farms in the local GSA were awarded LandFlex grants. A total of 45 eligible farmers submitted applications, “underscoring the importance of investment” in these…