…extra virgin olive oil. Join us as we uncover the difference between virgin and extra virgin olive oil, proper packaging and storage, and an olive’s journey from farm to table….
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency, which only accounted for a small portion. The report warns that higher debt relative to income can hinder growth and lead to financial struggles for farmers,…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The cooperative agreements are made through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Projects address local resource concerns, climate-smart practices, and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. “Privately…
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
Even in this digital age, not all U.S. farmers are able to use the internet in their operations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer with digital tablet…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…bill worked at the time, but things have changed. “The 2018 Farm Bill was a great bill for 2018 and 2019. And then the pandemic came and the 2018 Farm…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates to the Farm Loan Programs from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The changes will take effect beginning on September 25…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
…on August 29 and September 19 will be held to assist dairy processors with applications. Funded by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the PCC-DBII aims to strengthen and innovate the…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
…The AgNet News Hour. She 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…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
…AgNet News Hour. She 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…
Smokey Bear Through the Decades
…the preserve forest Image by CheriAlguire/DepositPhotos A new public service video salutes our nation’s symbol for wildfire prevention for eighty years of service. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
…grower based in Firebaugh, California. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes on the melon farm and the practices and strategies farmers are putting in place to ensure the…
Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures
A breakdown of farm production expenditures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos USDA’s latest look at farm production expenditures in total and by various categories…