The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Poultry producers, who rely on these contracts to raise and care for thousands of birds, are now left facing financial ruin while struggling to feed the animals and maintain their…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…remain closed. For farmers, ranchers, and producers, the focus is on getting disaster assistance processed as quickly as possible. “We have literally eight or nine different programs designed to provide…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Among the funded projects, the Washington Farmland Trust will offer technical assistance to 50 beginning producers. Nirvana Tea, Inc., in Michigan will focus on hydroponic farming, while Augusta Locally Grown,…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…improving maximum residue limits (MRLs), and expanding export opportunities in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, U.S. specialty crop exports totaled $25.8 billion, benefiting producers…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…price discovery and fairness in cattle markets. For years, USDA has fielded complaints from producers around beef packers using reported regional cash or spot prices as base prices for fed…
Food System Leaders Urge for Continued Nutrition Security Funding
…security programs to support rural producers while enhancing public health across the U.S. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…Forestry Restoration Program (EFRP), aiming to ease debris removal and assist producers with orchards and groves. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…the “Olive Production Manual for Oil” offers practical advice for improving olive fruit yield and oil quality. Facing competition from lower-priced European imports, California producers are focusing on quality. The…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…into dairy herds. We’ll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds. We also…