India represents a significant market for American farmers and ranchers with further opportunities for expansion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is organizing a trade mission to New Delhi, India,…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…regulation, readopted annually since 2021, also presents potential challenges for farmers and ranchers in the area. Questions have been raised about the ongoing curtailment’s impact on the agricultural community. Siskiyou…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the USDA plans to measure the financial well-being of California farmers and ranchers…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…issue. Another factor impacting farmers and ranchers is elevated interest rates. Magaña explained that it is especially challenging when interest rates remain high for long periods of time. “It doesn’t…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…of U.S. farmers, ranchers, and food producers at risk. The letter cites an estimate from Oxford Economics, suggesting that revoking China’s PNTR status could result in a more than 30…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…a Market Intel report. Despite a slower growth rate compared to previous years, the surge in demand for H-2A workers persists, contributing to the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers….
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…food and agriculture play in climate change. Vilsack said the US got to showcase what US farmers and ranchers are doing in a variety of ways to mitigate and adapt…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…raised, and walnuts, corn, and forage crops are grown, is passionate about representing the diversity of farmers and ranchers in the state. She emphasized the importance of CFBF’s role in…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…efforts to support conservation and climate-smart activities. “RMA wants to encourage America’s farmers and ranchers to integrate conservation and climate-smart practices into their operations. These practices are both good for…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…from October 31, 2023, to January 13, 2024. The extension aims to provide eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with additional time to apply for assistance. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “Dairy farmers and livestock ranchers are putting effective new technologies and best practices to work in their barns and fields, and these…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…bill. Larew emphasized the need for clarity for family farmers and ranchers as they plan for the upcoming growing season. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commended the farm…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…beginning farmers and ranchers, with a special emphasis on programs for U.S. military veterans entering the agricultural sector. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small emphasized the significance of the next…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
…Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as financial reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals while attending the event. The experience will connect teachers with farmers and ranchers from…