…“It is really a huge threat to independent family farmers. It’s a giveaway to China and a giveaway to industrial agriculture from our view and the farmers and producers that…
Ag Lenders Donate to Hawaii Relief Efforts
…rural banking partner CoBank, and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to Maui Food Bank to help aid during the devastating wildfires that…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…available to producers located in 15 air districts. FARMER funding is meant to replace older agricultural vehicles and equipment with new cleaner, more environmentally friendly equipment. Farmers will need to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-16-23
…need for miticides and details on the FARMER program application process. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability….
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
The FFA reaches a milestone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988,…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015. Average gasoline and diesel prices are rising at the fastest pace in over a year, but…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-01-23
…on the workforce development program in Stanislaus County and the Farmer to Farmer Education Act that has recently been introduce into the Senate. Tune in to the show for these…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…It’s not a voluntary fee. Congress forces every farmer to pay this tax, so Congress needs to know what they’re doing. And farmers need to know.” However, NCBA’s Lane disagrees…
