…face a struggling agricultural economy.” The American Soybean Association (ASA) highlighted Rollins’ agricultural development degree and farm background, noting her policy experience under the previous Trump administration. ASA President Josh…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…communities, he emphasized the need for consistent federal funding and support for staff, particularly as Congress negotiates the next Farm Bill. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Changes within FMMO Amendments
DepositPhotos image The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…of Reclamation in December 2023, part of the $250 million federal commitment from the Inflation Reduction Act. California has invested over $500 million in Salton Sea restoration projects to date….
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
…trade in the first administration, is now the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has also been mentioned because his term…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
…priorities in the new administration could delay it. As the farming community awaits action, Lane emphasized the urgency of the situation, reiterating that “the bill is there. It’s just time…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…Panetta added, “Our farmers on the Central Coast rely on a robust R&D pipeline. I look forward to ensuring that the federal government plays its part.” Attendees emphasized the importance…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
…several names being mentioned as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt, about opportunities…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…These partner-driven initiatives aim to address natural resource challenges on agricultural lands, with partners contributing an additional $968 million, amplifying the impact of federal funding. Five of the projects are…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies have. “That is going to really hang like a cloud over this new administration as it comes in and starts to contemplate,” he explained. This could mean that federal…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…
Chiquita Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million in Wrongful Death Case
DepositPhotos image A federal judge entered judgment today against Chiquita Brands International, Inc. for $38.3 million, confirming a jury’s June 2024 verdict. The compensation is for the wrongful deaths of…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
DepositPhotos image Thousands of farmers could face severe penalties, including fines and jail time, if they do not meet a new federal reporting deadline. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial…