…acre-feet of allocated water and an additional 400,000 acre-feet of supplemental water. Historically, initial allocation forecasts tend to be conservative after exceptionally wet years. For instance, in Water Year 2018,…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…from October 31, 2023, to January 13, 2024. The extension aims to provide eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with additional time to apply for assistance. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
U.S. Farmers at COP28
By DOERS/Shutterstock Image U.S. farmers are involved in international climate change conversations at COP28. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Several U.S. farm representatives will be on hand…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…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…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…A completed application must be submitted by January 31, 2024. Scholarships are for one year, and previous recipients may not apply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…hundreds of family-owned farms during prolonged dry spells. The decision to update and raise the target underscores the farmers’ genuine commitment to a sustainable water future for the San Joaquin…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…diversify export markets and expand export opportunities for Idaho’s specialty crop producers.” The Specialty CROP Act is being supported by industry organizations including the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, Northwest…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
…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…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The Sites Project Authority has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and given the go-ahead…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
…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…
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…