…seen in 2021 and 2022. Farm operators remain the largest group of buyers through Farmers National Company, accounting for nearly 80 percent of all land sale transactions. The sales volume…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…through July 14 at fb.org/farmdog. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the solutions to streamline and improve disaster programs, some issues with the proposed…
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…Study author Marty Williams says, “We saw a decline in acreage throughout production areas in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, the regions where most processing sweet corn production is happening.”…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…the US sugar farmers and the US sugar program and push back against what some would argue for. And that is that we need to be more dependent on imports…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Vilsack applauded her leadership as part of the Rural Development team and expressed confidence in her abilities as Deputy Secretary. “I am grateful to have Xochitl’s partnership at the helm…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA’s discrimination program, some regenerative practices beneficial in almonds, congressional subcommittees hearing the…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
A recent report released by the Bee Informed Partnership shows a significant decline in honeybee colony numbers. The annual Colony Loss and Management Survey indicates a nearly 50 percent loss…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…the prior year. Things look positive for that to move forward,” Bagley noted. AB 402 seeks to address the issue that broomrape presents by establishing the Broomrape Program Board. This…
Grains for Heart Health
…to start and with what foods may be a little trickier. One way to level up the nutritional value of your meals is to better understand whole grains and why…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…Program. Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States Rule. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…cars off the road. This year, CDFA will offer its flagship grants, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The Budget Act…
