…the Latino Farmer Conference, IRA funding boosting EQUIP capacity, and the Senate readying itself for a Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
Heidi Kühn of the United States 2023 World Food Prize Laureate for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods and resilience after devastating conflict. For more than…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…A new report, the GAP Report, this year titled “Every Farmer, Every Tool,”from Virginia Tech University is sounding a warning that global growth in agricultural productivity is falling. The report’s…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…rate of $1.28 per pound. Payment limits for the program are established by statute and depend on the farmer’s average adjusted gross farm income (AGI). If a farmer’s AGI from…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…Some of the recipients include Farmer Campus, which will continue developing courses, resources, and a network to help with wildfire risk management in California. Farmer Campus was a previous awardee,…
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…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…webpage to be more user-friendly. The key priority was to improve the functionality of the online resource so that growers can find what they are looking for with ease. “Everything…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…This Land of Ours. If you are a farmer or a forest landowner who feels USDA has in the past discriminated against you in its farm programs, you may be…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…does it address many of the questions stakeholder groups raised about the WOTUS rule EPA released at the end of last year.” The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) also…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…global marketplace.” Signatories of the letter include the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Almond Alliance, Farmers for Free Trade, and International Fresh Produce Association. The groups highlight the importance of…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…options to protect plants from INSV will be vital for protecting farmer’s viability moving forward. “Mitigating the spread of INSV is critical for lettuce producers,” FFAR’s Chief Scientific Officer Angela…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Underway
…Orders influence how dairy farmers are paid every month and historically has always been based on dairy farmer input,” AFBF Economist Daniel Munch explained. “So, it’s important for dairy farmers…
