…2024. Unknown author/Wikipedia image/Public Domain Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller announced his agency’s commitment to providing support to the state’s producers as they deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
We’re reporting from Commodity Classic this week, where Sabrina talks with Brian Kuehl about a tax bill that’s important to agriculture and the future of the farm bill. Each week…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The initiative aims to involve farmers and…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…aren’t aware that they qualify. Bettencourt said that the program offers farmers “financial and regulatory security” and that the transition to sustainable groundwater usage will keep farmers from going out…
AMS Grant Programs Available
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is now accepting applications for three grant programs, each with a unique focal point in promoting, marketing, and securing products. Under Secretary for Marketing and…
Nearly 20 Percent of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
…Nearly 20 percent of shoppers bought their groceries online in 2022. That’s according to newly released data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Of that 20 percent, nearly half bought…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
Greg Ruehle, Executive Director, National Sorghum Producers, Talks Farm Bill
…and Mr. Ruehle discuss the Farm Bill and sorghum in California. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
Nature Connects Us Campaign Launches
A new campaign to connect us to nature. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Forest Foundation and USDA’s Forest Service Monday announced the launch of “Nature…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-28-24
…the EPA is developing new plans for reviewing materials under the Endangered Species Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…earn income from distributed wind, including through farm associations that could administer it with fee-for service models. DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office calling for proposals for up to $2.5 million…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting cooperative agreement proposals to advance the resilience of California agriculture. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will make up to up to…
2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Opens Tomorrow
…March 4, 2024, for eligible participants. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has revised the regulations for DMC to allow for adjustments to production history, aiming to better reflect current production levels…
Next Gen Cultivating Agriculture’s Future Leaders
A USDA program designed to build up the next generation of food and farm leaders and workforce participants provided an example of its efforts during this year’s Ag Outlook Forum….
