…Educational Team Projects, and Curriculum and Training Clearinghouse. Among the 45 newly funded projects for FY2023 are initiatives like the Growing Alaskan Farmers program, focusing on Indigenous farmers in rural…
Week in Review: New Beetle Confirmed in Multiple Crops & Good Year for California Rice
…for almond growers, beginning with an abundance of snow and rain which created a series of challenges. California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability,…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…initially as a Procurement Manager. Prior to his time at Woolf Enterprises, Hartwig served as the Vice President of Grower Relations for the Nisei Farmers League from 2008 to 2014….
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…to those led by Tribes and supporting urban agriculture. As well as helping make RCPP improvements, the Inflation Reduction Act has significantly boosted voluntary conservation programs, enrolling more farmers and…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
…Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as financial reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals while attending the event. The experience will connect teachers with farmers and ranchers from…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability, according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Johnson expressed his satisfaction, stating,…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…the different programs involved will affect farmers. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new organic livestock rule that helps farmers and consumers, the needs of…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
…transfer of ownership takes place. A Farmers National Company report says a strong ag economy has driven the market higher for several years. Most landowners have seen steady increases in…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
In a significant move to aid farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a relief program worth over $3 billion. Eligible producers…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…for the new Speaker. “AFBF congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on his election to Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has a strong history of supporting America’s farmers and ranchers, which…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…Soybean Association, representing nearly 1,500 farmers, submitted a letter urging the EPA to withdraw the strategy. Farmers expressed concerns about insufficient compliance options, potential high costs, and the detrimental impact…