The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering educational tools and resources to help promote financial access for farmers. USDA has launched a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…cure for HLB. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has expressed appreciation for the acknowledgment of the need for additional investment in programs utilized by farmers and ranchers in both…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…excessive compliance costs while disregarding privacy concerns for farmers and their employees. With this addition, DOL sets itself apart as the agency most committed to burying farmers and other H-2A…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
…Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-02-24
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‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…water management practices from native California tribes, improving the flexibility of regulatory programs, and providing guidance and resources for greater water resilience in California. The agriculture industry will most notably…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has sent out ballots for its Board of Directors election. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said “the 2024-2025 Board of Directors…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
…a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…SNAP adjustments. “This is a serious proposal that reflects bipartisan priorities to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong,” Stabenow said in a press release. “The foundation of…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said that while farmers prioritize safety and protection for their workers, the new rule assumes guilt until innocence is proven. Duvall pointed out…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices,…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…two important initiatives help our California producers improve their operations to keep habitat for critical avian species healthy, safe, and abundant, while keeping our farmers farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist…