DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-12-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…with cleaner ones, and the WaterSmart projects in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, which support improved water infrastructure on farms. Additional programs offer support for wildlife habitat, wildfire mitigation,…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
…The AgNet News Hour. 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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1873, Fred Hatch, a farmer from Illinois, built what is believed to be America’s first variation of the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-11-24
…and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…on January 1, 2025, is designed to promote clean fuel production. However, the previous 40B tax credit failed to incentivize farmers effectively, according to Jacqui Fatka, a farm supply and…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…in California. This investment is funded through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda. With an unprecedented $19.5 billion earmarked…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…benefits is crucial for farm transitions and financial stability. With the farm bill still unresolved, agricultural stakeholders are watching closely. Lane expressed optimism about the farm bill, emphasizing that it…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…The Farm Financial Performance Index rose 22 points to 90, buoyed by high crop yields and a smooth harvest. Additionally, farmland value expectations increased, with both short- and long-term indices…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today we’re taking a break from election news and learning about some tools for the farm that you may not…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
DepositPhotos The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act, introduced last month and supported by over 40 members of Congress, seeks to address immediate financial needs in the farming community….
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
Shutterstock image The California Farm Bureau reports a significant decline in San Joaquin Valley land values, attributed primarily to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA restricts groundwater pumping, which…