…them in the agriculture industry. The program aims to educate students and parents about the diversity and expansiveness of agriculture outside of the traditional farming and ranching jobs. “The idea…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…should not dictate farming practices for an entire nation.” Another petition filed by the North American Meat Institute arguing against Proposition 12 had previously been denied by SCOTUS back in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…made in commodity prices. Farming expenses such as fertilizer and energy have grown substantially more burdensome over the past 12 to 18 months. Even with increased global demand helping to…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
…education. Haden is a 17-year-old cattle farmer who has witnessed first-hand how technology has caused a chain reaction in the efficiency of farming and ranching. Over the years, he has…
Sunflowers Should be Included with Horticulture Farming
Several great reasons why sunflowers should be included with horticulture farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow from seed, making them an…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
What you need to know if you’re considering farming cress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Garden Cress Wikipedia Image/CC BY-SA 3.0 Cress is also known as pepperwort,…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…agriculture. She also speaks about how the development of agtech is a powerful solution to succession in farming – especially in a world where the industry is facing increasing regulations…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…would have been used in farming applications,” Secretary Vilsack said. “So, he is requesting, primarily from European countries, additional fuel supplies. That was his single ask.” “I think he is,…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…increasing digitalization of farming equipment has made it more difficult to perform repairs as they will often require bypassing digital security locks. John Deere has been facing increasing scrutiny by…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farming groups filing a complaint with FTC over the right to repair, the…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
…dozen methods for controlling weeds. Including using them in useful and creative ways, or eating them! For organic farming, an organic weed control plan is a comprehensive approach to manage…