…to maintain crop insurance coverage over the next two years. The bill also authorizes funding to support streamlining the application process for the program. “Our disaster assistance programs will need…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…bill by choosing a reliable irrigation system, such as sprinklers and tubes. Or, by choosing drought-tolerant plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keep Plants Hydrated…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…instances, the cover crops will remain subject to the reduced payments for prevented planting. “We work diligently to ensure the Federal crop insurance program helps producers effectively manage risk on…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…goes a long way towards keeping these problems at bay in the first place. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pests and Diseases that can Wreak…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
…and why revising programs such as H-2A is needed. Listen to the report below Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
…Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…communication, continuous improvement, and ambitious commitments to ensure the sustainability of the high-quality protein foods Americans rely on every day,” President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…it comes to large commercial and industrial operations like food processing facilities, the practice does not fit economically. “It’s not a solution for these large customers because it’s extremely, extremely…
Plant that’s a Sure Bet for Bringing Pollinators to the Garden
…Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Plant that’s a Sure Bet for Bringing Pollinators to the Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
…livestock producers getting a break with temporary variance, and USDA made $7.4 million available under the Agricultural Innovational Center Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…labor challenges in agriculture. Introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse and Henry Cuellar, the amendment creates an opportunity for agricultural operations to better engage with the H-2A program. Year-round H-2A access…