…For 2022, the export estimate of a record $196.0 billion represents an increase of $5.0 billion from May’s projection, mainly due to increases in livestock, poultry, and dairy exports. USDA…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…could dedicate reams of pages describing the agonizing plight faced by the farmers and ranchers and the rural communities in these areas.” Signatories of the letter include Western Growers, Family…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
Farm Safety and Health Week Coming Up
…and safety professionals, healthcare providers, extension agents, farmers, ranchers, and their employees. This year’s theme, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future,” reminds everyone in the industry that the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture is…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…situation. We had water managers and farmers in that discussion. It was a really good discussion about collaboration,” Ross noted. “We are only going to succeed by working together and…
New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
Image by zefe wu from Pixabay A new USDA program for underserved and minority farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new $550 million program from the…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…biological materials more of an attractive option for farmers and ag businesses alike. “Some of these things are converging to open people’s minds to biological approaches and have farmers and…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…County Farm Bureau, and Western Agricultural Processors Association were among those who provided comments during the session. Several farmers also spoke about the need to adjust the language in the…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…opportunities for the organic sector and help farmers with moving into organic production. The new initiative is being supported by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Risk Management Agency, and Natural Resources…
One Month Until California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
…their resources and ways they can help the classrooms. The next morning a farmer panel will be held, with farmers discussing some of the challenges they’ve faced with their operations….
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
… Image by Jonas from Pixabay A big topic for nearly everyone is the price of fuel, especially as diesel hits a record high. Naturally, that has many farmers wondering…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “The inclusion of financial support for economically distressed farmers and ranchers is also a welcome addition that will help…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western farmers to be impacted by emergency water usage cuts, marketing for your…