…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
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Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…competition. However, organizations like the National Farmers Union welcomed the rule, highlighting its importance in empowering family farmers and ranchers against unfair practices. NFU President Rob Larew praised USDA’s commitment…
Fuel Prices See Double-Digit Increase for Gasoline
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AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-05-24
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Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
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Weekend Storm System Brings California Snowpack Up to Average
The recent storm system that came through California has pushed the state’s snowpack up to average. Last week when the Department of Water Resources conducted their manual snow survey, the…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-04-24
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Catastrophic Losses Ahead After Texas Wildfires
…Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Catastrophic Losses Ahead After Texas Wildfires Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
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Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
The forecasted allocation for the State Water Project has been increased by the California Department of Water Resources. A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…on science-based solutions to protect the environment and support agricultural productivity. “Farmers and ranchers are crucial partners as we work together to deliver clean air, clear water, and climate solutions,…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…aren’t aware that they qualify. Bettencourt said that the program offers farmers “financial and regulatory security” and that the transition to sustainable groundwater usage will keep farmers from going out…