…issue. Another factor impacting farmers and ranchers is elevated interest rates. Magaña explained that it is especially challenging when interest rates remain high for long periods of time. “It doesn’t…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
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Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…costs of fertilizers impacting farmers and the environment. California is receiving federal support from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for efforts to address exotic fruit fly outbreaks. Stay…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
Farmers are closely monitoring a key factor that plays a crucial role in the success of their orchards – winter chill accumulation. Winter chill is the cumulative exposure of deciduous…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…to provide farmers with more options and price stability. The bill aims to shed light on market factors influencing fertilizer prices, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their production…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
…nominate someone for a special honor at the World Dairy Expo. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided $3.1…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…2018, known simply as the 2018 Farm Bill, has been extended through September 30, 2024. The extension allows ARC and PLC programs to continue supporting farmers. Failure to meet the…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans, and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided more…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) Report form. The purpose is to encompass crucial details about long-term lessees, data assessment regarding the impact of foreign investment on farmers and rural…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…entities, tribal governments, and middle-of-the-supply-chain institutions. The CDFA plans to fund projects that align with specific priorities, such as those submitted directly by growers, benefiting historically underserved farmers, enhancing worker…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…status was removed. Signatories of the letter include The Almond Alliance, Farmers for Free Trade, and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. The letter emphasizes the lessons learned from the…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…a Market Intel report. Despite a slower growth rate compared to previous years, the surge in demand for H-2A workers persists, contributing to the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers….
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…also protecting Iowa’s farmer’s access to Interstate commerce. So, I think that any radical activists pushing an agenda like this that have never stepped foot on their family farms should…