…2018, known simply as the 2018 Farm Bill, has been extended through September 30, 2024. The extension allows ARC and PLC programs to continue supporting farmers. Failure to meet the…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans, and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided more…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…come visit a farm in Iowa,” she said. “I’ve extended an open invitation to them. We’d love to show you how our farmers. Here and manage their farms and the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule compliance deadline and we look at some…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…18 they will mail the 2023 Census of Aquaculture to all producers who indicated in their 2022 Census of Agriculture that they produce and sell aquaculture products. The deadline to…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
There is just over one month left to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline for the program was extended…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…of efficient irrigation practices and long-term sustainability of water resources. The deadline for all responses, either through the USDA NASS Online Respondent Portal or paper questionnaires, is February 15, 2024….
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…now expected to begin sometime in January. California’s budget situation is precarious, as the extended tax filing deadline has condensed the timeline for budget projection. Early expectations were for the…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
A grower referendum is underway that would improve flexibility for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots are currently being sent out and the deadline for votes is November 20….
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…of the ERP 2022 deadline. While the application deadline is pending, producers can update forms at any time. To receive ERP 2022 payments, producers must purchase crop insurance or NAP…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
After an extended 30-day comment period, farmers and agriculture experts have voiced strong opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft herbicide strategy for endangered species. The strategy released in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-24-23
…hearing, and getting registered for the Clean Truck Rule before the deadline. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…extended to November 3. USDA has also extended the deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP). Applications will now be accepted through October 30. MLP compensates dairy producers that dumped…