…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 is a native of…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…area,” said Saa. After the panel, there will be a presentation on optimal fertigation techniques. UC ANR Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer will also be giving a keynote presentation during lunch,…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…made possible by the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, addressing the urgent need to combat HLB and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…the law, farmworkers received overtime for hours exceeding 10 hours per day or 60 hours per week. The study shows a decrease in ag workers clocking between 56 and 60…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…advisory company Pinion, Brian Kuehl says issue number one is trade. “We all know trade is important for America’s farmers. Twenty percent of US Farm revenue comes from exports, so…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…the next year. “A lot of countries there that are a very good fit for us on farm products,” said McKalip. “But rest assured, USTR is all around the globe…
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…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…to apply for either is December 31. For more information visit the USDA Farm Service Agency website at https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
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 News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
…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 is a…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…being proposed to refine the process of reporting foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. The initiative, led by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), centers on enhancing the…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…can submit proposals by February 26, 2024. AMS encourages applications that prioritize smaller farms, new and beginning farmers, underserved producers, veterans, and underserved communities. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…The data was released this month in USDA’s Household Food Security in the United States in 2022. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…