Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show the USDA expands insurance options for nursery growers and the California Department of…
House Agriculture Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
…on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more than 20 recommendations to streamline the program and make labor more affordable for farmers. “We’re losing American farms…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…U.S. with misleading labeling, harming American farmers and deceiving consumers. USDA is encouraging operations that wish to use the label to comply with the new requirements by January 1, 2026,…
Disease Mortality Gap Growing Between Rural and Urban Areas
…have widened between rural and urban areas, especially for the prime working-age population, aged 25–54. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) compared natural-cause mortality in rural and urban areas…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
…on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill 08:37 February 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty Crops 09:45 January 27, 2024 -President Biden Pauses Pending LGN Exports 07:30…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for a significant increase in exports in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also forecasts a…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to concerns from the farming community and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement from its final climate disclosure rule. The rule, which would…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…access more information on the programs through USDA’s website or local USDA Service Centers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…2 will be the third workshop in the series and will be held at the Merced County Farm Bureau. The final event will take place in Bakersfield on April 3…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…end of 2025. The exclusion amount will revert in 2026 to $6.98 million per deceased person. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate the expiring increased exemption would be…
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Several Categories in U.S….
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…local and regional food systems development. Additionally, USDA offers streamlined grant processes and resources to support applicants. The program prioritizes smaller farms, new farmers, underserved communities, and socially disadvantaged producers….
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
A new conservation initiative from NRCS. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bobwhite Quail by Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstocxk image The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new…