…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
…a full-time livelihood for a few traders and feeders, but it supplemented the income for a far larger number of farmers in Missouri. Horses which were larger and more expensive…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…NRCS staff and conservation programs that provide essential resources and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Her leadership will help strengthen conservation efforts on working lands, enhance American…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…allocations for Central Valley farmers. 2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
…stakeholders on finalizing the WOTUS regulations. Mary Thomas Hart from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association raises concerns about the need for clear EPA guidance to help landowners and farmers make…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…driving innovation, promoting sustainability, and strengthening local economies. California’s strong presence of female farmers signals a growing trend that is reshaping the landscape of American agriculture. You can read the…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…imports in 2024. However, despite this demand, domestic organic acreage has declined over the past two decades, with a 10.9% decrease from 2019 to 2021. California, a major producer, saw…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…wolves were reintroduced via a ballot measure. The conversation highlighted the challenges farmers face, including financial losses and the fear of reporting losses due to potential harassment from environmentalists. California…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…costs are straining household budgets. She also pointed out that this follows the USDA’s earlier $1 billion cut to funding for family farmers who supply food banks. “People are struggling…