…$123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. The wildfires began on February 26 and burned 1.2 million acres, making it the largest wildfire in Texas…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. And if you are an organic producer, yes this includes you. Last year, NRCS started providing assistance for a…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…is the agricultural lead with NASA. He says the two fit together naturally. “NASA has been involved in Earth observations specifically for agriculture since the early 70s. And if you…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…to join a variety of their own organizations. Shouldn’t farm workers also have protected rights to join their own organizations? The California Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act protects farm…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…financial resources for agricultural communities. The partnership aims to improve access to USDA programs through digital education, reflecting FarmRaise’s commitment to advancing agricultural growth and resilience. Listen to the report…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
Cross-border health care is growing in popularity as Mexico increasingly provides innovative, technologically advanced medical services at a cost-savings for employers. In fact, close to a million Americans cross the…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
…U.S. agricultural imports exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. USDA expectations are for the agricultural trade deficit to grow even larger in 2024. The farm groups are…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
Aircraft agricultural aviation AN-2. The spraying of fertilizers and pesticides on crops. By Leonid_Eremeychuk/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. DOL has noted the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
…program for migrant workers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure!…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…California. Each initiative offers $500,000 statewide for agricultural producers. Eligible operations in specific counties can apply for either initiative by contacting their local NRCS Service Center by May 24. “These…