…Cheddar cheese accounted for $0.37. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022, though they are still significantly higher than two years…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…cross-section of the American public and stakeholders and will be used by resource decision-makers and stakeholders.” The forthcoming water plan report will draw on valuable insights from counties, cities, and…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…combining cutting-edge science with local knowledge, according to USDA. The new funding includes $250 million from the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and $250 million from the Environmental Quality Incentives…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…on American ag exports. The two countries agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. India also agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs, which it had imposed in…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…irrigation resource was made possible through NCAT’s Soil for Water project which is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The 150-page guide features diagrams,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show answers leasing questions regarding farmland solar projects as well as covers USDA biofuel investments…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…report will offer a suite of potential solutions that can be applied to subsequent legislative efforts. The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Western…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…farmers in Oregon’s east Multnomah and Clackamas counties. Another project by Maine Farmland Trust will work with low-income farmers on access to low-interest capital. See the full list of Increasing…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…is expected to restore and expand market opportunities for American ag producers and manufacturers. “While there has long been frustration over unnecessary barriers to entry into the Indian market, today’s…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said they are dedicated to preparing the next generation to lead the ag industry. Nelson also noted that the agency is committed to bringing more actionable…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…appointment with their local USDA office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…are critical to expand the state’s water supplies, improve water quality, and alleviate ecological problems in our watersheds,” said Yana Garcia, Secretary for Environmental Protection. “I’m excited to see this project move to the…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile, September 25-29. American agribusinesses will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from both Chile and Peru. The…
