…doesn’t take care of reference prices, and it has too many guardrails around the conservation programs that farmers and ranchers won’t be able to use those programs anymore,” he said….
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…Department of Food and Agriculture and is partnering with a grower whose field borders a canal. Researchers will be offering a field day in August for interested rice growers. While…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. The deadline for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program is approaching and proposals for new conservation practices…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP supports wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration. It offers participants annual rental payments and cost-share assistance for maintaining these lands. Interest in the program has been high, with over…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…FSA farm loan programs. This partnership aims to improve access to USDA programs and streamline the application process for disaster relief and other emergency assistance programs. Listen to the report…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on protocols for a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. It was announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for their preventive measures and diligent inspections. Resources for identifying and reporting possible spotted lanternfly discoveries are available from CDFA. Listen to the…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…any corn and now it was just corn that was going to be used in their food. So, a smaller chunk,” she said. “If we weren’t able to send any…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…also seeks to enhance crop insurance affordability and strengthen conservation programs. Boozman emphasized the need for a bipartisan approach to address the challenges faced by farmers and ensure the passage…
Food Prices Slightly Higher in May
People around the globe paid a little more for food last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By Postnikov/DepositPhotos image The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
…is burned by farmer. Fire in the Field. By olko1975/DepositPhotos image Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service…
Sweet History of National Donut Day
…million people in America who fight to overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…Service Agency to create a multi-year loan pilot program. This program will offer flexible loans with reduced interest rates and collateral requirements, designed to cover initial assets and the development…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…covering areas such as finance, global communications, trade, regulatory issues, almond quality, food safety, and marketing. Hillman highlighted specific groups like the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee, which focuses…