…efforts to assure a safe milk supply amid an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. Rod Bain reports. Listen to the This Land Of…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…support farmers and ranchers. AFBF Vice President of Communications Terri Moore says the Farm Dog of the Year contest is important. “It’s really that it provides a window into the…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports
…is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
…final labor rule disregards the Supreme Court’s Cedar Point decision. He argues that the rule’s provisions ignore the concerns of American farmers and ranchers and should be withdrawn immediately. “The…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
…percent from last year’s record high. Farmers say their intent to buy more ag equipment has dropped by 24 percent in one year. Farmers are also switching crop protection products…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…Grouse Initiative (SGI) and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWFL) initiative. The initiatives are being made available through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. They are aimed at supporting farmers and…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…through the process.” The United Farm Workers union celebrated the passage of California’s law and is working on actions in New York. “For generations, farmers have had a protected right…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…launched in March 2023 and shared with 1,166 growers from Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Kern Counties. It got a ten percent response rate, hearing back from over 120 farmers, Pest…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering educational tools and resources to help promote financial access for farmers. USDA has launched a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…cure for HLB. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has expressed appreciation for the acknowledgment of the need for additional investment in programs utilized by farmers and ranchers in both…
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
…15 grams of added sugars per 12 fluid ounces. Listen to the This Land Of Ours program with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack here. Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
…a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging…