…and science-based regulation under FIFRA, as well as the continued availability of individual tools on which there are contradictory claims.” Groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pest Management…
Combine Sales Rise While Tractor Sales Drop in October
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…mind. American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
…said Gemperle. “So, that’s what we’ve been doing for the last month.” Christine and her brother Erich farm 135 acres of almonds in the Turlock and Gustine areas of the…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts of the election on the Farm Bill, project priorities for the…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…(USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey gathers feedback on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service…
Mississippi River Grain Shipments Down 78 Percent
Drought continues to cause a major slowdown in shipping. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy from Pixabay The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) says the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…congressional leadership saying action will be necessary if the parties fail to reach an agreement. “Resolution of the dispute before November 19 is necessary to ensure uninterrupted rail service,” the…