…organizations like the United Nations World Food Program to deliver these supplies. In total, this funding will help millions of children and farmers in countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Guatemala….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…program aims to help farmers expand their markets and boost the consumption of organic dairy products. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, highlighted the USDA’s commitment to supporting organic…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…explore how his practices align with the law, the fears and misconceptions other farmers have about it, and why he believes Prop 12 is a positive step forward for animal…
California Desert Lemon Season Begins Slowly
…this opens a window for California’s desert region, where the lemon season has started slowly because the fruit is still small. Many farmers are waiting for the lemons to grow…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
…and farmers first,” says NOPA President Kailee Buller. “While we support free trade and open markets, we don’t believe foreign feedstocks should benefit on the backs of U.S. taxpayers and…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…exports would largely be unaffected, the strike would impact containerized agricultural exports like soybeans, soybean meal, and other agricultural products exported via containers would be affected, forcing farmers to move…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…practices. The Role of Farmers in Climate Solutions The third element in Piotti’s approach is the role of farmers. Regenerative agriculture depends on land and farmers who are trained and…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…cooperative of organic farmers and so our practices and our cooperative really abide by organic standards,” he said. “We’re putting a lot of energy into helping our farmers even get…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear about a hearing on helping farmers who are facing disaster. Tune in for these news…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…advocate for agricultural practices that are advantageous for both farmers and the environment. Niederholzer is a native Californian, a UC Davis graduate in soil science, and since 2002, an Orchard…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By marzolino/DepositPhotos image After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…between the school cafeteria and local farmers. Adding provisions to allow local sourcing in school food contracting procurement will send a strong signal to the marketplace, giving farmers and agribusinesses…
Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
…capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers and create jobs in rural areas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says this marks the final investment in the Meat and…