…back to USDA to work on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers is like—it’s just, I mean, it’s very humbling,” he said. Fordyce’s agricultural background gives him firsthand experience with…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…be published on January 17. Interested parties may submit comments during the 60-day public comment period. Learn more about this interim rule, or contact Bill Hohenstein, Director of the Office of…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…in safeguarding the country’s farms and crops from invasive pests. Deployed at major airports, border crossings, and postal facilities, these highly trained detection dogs work in tandem with their human…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…certain level. How to Enroll: Producers interested in enrolling in these programs should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Enrollment can be completed in person, by mail,…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…that back in December with the Franklin fire that burned through some agricultural communities, and that has happened again.” “The damage is extensive to farm buildings, to fencing, and to…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…She believes cutting these resources would favor larger utility companies over smaller rural cooperatives, leading to higher energy costs for households in rural areas. Craig expresses willingness to work with…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…renew contracts. The withdrawn rule, titled Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, was proposed in June 2024 and garnered over 13,000 public comments. While the USDA remains committed to…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…aimed at fostering competition and fairness in the agriculture sector. “We’ve worked hard to provide stronger leverage for producers and ensure the marketplace is competitive,” he said. The rule’s withdrawal…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…Growing up in Merced, Gray’s roots are deeply tied to the agricultural community. “My family ran a company called Merced Dairy Supply, an equipment company and small family feed store,”…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…their tragic impact on lives and property. The conversation includes contrasting views from President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom on the causes of the fires. The show focuses on…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…in direct contact with infected backyard poultry, though investigators have yet to determine the exact circumstances that led to the infection. In response, Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…system is resilient and fair for both producers and consumers. USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Jenny Lester Moffitt Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Those disruptions, they just…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), about the impact of these designations on grazing lands and rural communities. The discussion also touches on broader issues of land management, government overreach, and…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…everyone to come together and get those really important updates of what’s going on within the industry,” Bailey said. Accessibility to the conference content remained a priority. Although the event…