Shining a spotlight on innovative startups in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers comments from a group against farm worker wage increases, California releasing its Racial…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…the thrips,” said Creamer. “So, something we’re monitoring very closely as an organization, along with several others, is looking at disaster relief programs. What might be available if something is…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…(NPPC) President Scott Hays says it’s an individual choice, and one his family farm turned down. Scott Hays President, National Pork Producers Council “If you think about it from a…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World Food Prices Lower in August FAO Food Price Index drops in August, reversing…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…The program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide support for dairy operations that suffered certain losses in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar years. MLP assistance is available…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…success in the past with addressing the pest, having never failed to eradicate an infestation. Notices of emergency programs have also been issued for guava fruit fly and mexican fruit…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the specialty crop industry wanting market support and mechanization as farm bill priorities,…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade funding in the farm bill, processing tomatoes foretasted at 23% more than…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…emissions, a potent greenhouse gas,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Science and innovation are the keys to helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners succeed in the…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…are the market facilitation and market promotion programs called MAP and FMD,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade, in reference to the Market Access Program and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how to access incentive information for almond growers, trade programs in the Farm…