…list of the 25 American Lambassadors and places to buy lamb, go to americanlamb.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 March 16, 2024 – Representative John Duarte (R-CA) 23:54 March 9, 2024: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers 06:59 March 2, 2024: Brian Kuehl…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…International Fresh Produce Association wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…are encouraged to serve on committees to help guide the local administration of federal farming programs. “Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…results with new varieties that have higher yields and increased disease resistance. Varieties developed through the program have also had improved color and longer shelf life. The breeding programs in…
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023 farm bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation Advocacy Fly-In was attended by more than 150 farmers and ranchers. Agriculture…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
More than one million acres have been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the latest signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency notes…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…professional growth, also were cited as important. USDA compiled the data for its Healthcare Professionals Seek Social Connections When Moving to Rural Towns publication. From the National Association of Farm…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…diversifying revenue sources for farmers,” NCAT Executive Director Steve Thompson said in a news release. “NCAT’s AgriSolar Clearinghouse has spent the last two years working with farmers, land managers, and…
SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Adcock She said specialty crops, which are addressed in Title X of the farm bill, bring in about 44 percent of the farm income while only…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…coalition states in a letter to lawmakers. “As organizations representing America’s agriculture industry, we further believe this legislation would bring economic opportunities to American farmers, ranchers, and food producers.” Signatories…
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee
…health and academic success.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…