The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $650 million in the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program. The PRS grant program is aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
Hundreds of agricultural groups have voiced concern regarding the tax proposals being considered and how they will impact the industry. Letters were sent to congressional leaders detailing the crucial tax…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
Several agricultural groups submitted recommendations for a revised definition of “waters of the United States,” known as the WOTUS rule. Comments were filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
Lisa Finke with Hunter – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Eureka Alerting – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Sally Searching for ACP – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Central Machinery Aspirator – COURTESY:…
Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor
The type of melons known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest There are two types of muskmelons…
2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has doubled enrollment over last year. More than 2.5 million acres from agricultural producers and…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…to assist ranchers apply for assistance on their local USDA Service Center. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nontraditional approaches to drought-resilient pasture and rangelands, why a…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
Ag officials from Nebraska and two other states have decided to invest more money into the ethanol-based fuel market in California. The Journal Star says the Nebraska Corn Board and…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
The domestic rail transportation network is vital to moving products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. Over 33 million carloads of U.S. goods moved up and down the…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…drought resilience becomes even more critical. A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping researchers evaluate different strategies to restore rangelands and make them more drought tolerant. Associate…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
With the necessary advances being made to ag technologies, it will be critical to continue advancing the skills of the ag workforce. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Growing Pine Nuts is Straightforward, with Patience and Space
How to grow your own nutty treat that’s been used in kitchens for thousands of years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Leila Issa on Unsplash…