…ways to support small farmers. “Hukama means ‘to grow relationships,’” Nkhoma said. “When we feed others, we build community.” Farmers interested in CALE or land equity efforts can contact Richards…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…snapshot of how and why farmers and ranchers do what we do, as well as some impressive facts about agriculture’s impact.” The book is organized into sections such as Consumers,…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…farmers and ranchers need lower taxes to stay in business and continue feeding the world.” The respondents to the tax survey indicated that 99% operated family-owned farms or ranches and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-16-24
…Poultry, a poultry company operating in Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…benefits. Axios 20SC also has a low use rate—only five fluid ounces per acre—and a 14-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), making it easier and more cost-effective for farmers to apply. Additionally,…
2024 GAP Report Warns of Slowdown in Global Agricultural Productivity
…in farming tools and technologies are being developed, many farmers cannot access them, creating a gap between innovation and adoption. This gap, referred to as the “valley of death,” hinders…
American Agriculture History Minute: The First Real Pioneer Farmers
…Union and became really the first real pioneer farmers in Kansas. The majority had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and understood what it took to turn…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we turn to the Midwest. Midwest poultry farmers are facing a devastating crisis after Pure Prairie Poultry…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
…disruptions, helping farmers and traders monitor the grain market more closely. These tools are part of USDA’s broader effort to enhance market transparency and help agribusinesses make informed decisions about…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…2025. Farmers and ranchers interested in applying for the first round of funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) should submit applications by November 15, 2024. Carlos Suarez, NRCS…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Now, these farmers are left with absolutely zero resources,” he said. Financial Strain and Emotional Toll The scale of this abandonment is massive. Some farmers are incurring weekly costs of…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…USDA Mobilizes Resources to Aid Farmers After Devastating Storms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is focusing on assisting farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by the destruction of Hurricanes Helene and…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…and Milton. He discusses key measures such as SNAP program flexibility, opportunities for hot meals, and meals for schoolchildren. For farmers, a variety of aid programs are available, and USDA…