Farm Bureau is encouraging ag literacy. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awarded $9,400 in grants to recognize agricultural literacy programs of ten…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
A recent report from American Farmland Trust (AFT) highlights the speed at which agricultural land is being paved over or otherwise displaced. In California alone, nearly 800,000 acres of farmland…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…across America. Desired attributes for the Farm Dog of the Year include helpfulness to the farmer and his/her family, playfulness and obedience. Farm dog owners must be Farm Bureau members…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
The June 30 acreage report from USDA shows farmers planted slightly less acres than last year. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says USDA will resurvey some…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these…
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
…percent, but the relatively small proportion it contributes to the total cost of a burger means it added just two cents to the total. The American Farm Bureau Federation recently…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Agricultural Processors Association, and California Rice Commission. Concern about the port labor contract expiring at the end of June began to rise as supply chain…
New Biobased Product Program
A new program that promotes biobased products. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Biogas plant from pig farm The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
Courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation The average cost of a summer cookout for ten people is $69.68, which breaks down to less than $7 per person, according to Farm Bureau’s…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…May, pre-filled application forms were sent out to producers that suffered disaster losses in 2020 and 2021. Farmers will have until July 22 to return completed applications. USDA’s Farm Service…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-28-22
…FFA dissolving its century-old dairy farm, and working with the Ag Task Force to help protect agricultural operations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…