USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
Shutterstock image The USDA Emergency Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Program (USDA/ELAP), which now includes dairy producers due to issues with H5 and E. coli (E. coli 01). The program,…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…the origins of their food. Through interactive programs, farm tours and hands-on activities, SEEAG connects participants with local agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the farmers who grow and harvest the…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…Educators through the Cooperative Extension programs at Land-grant Universities. “This grant program continues to grow in popularity, and we look forward to partnering with more communities nationwide to strengthen local…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…impact on conservation. Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act currently support programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). If these funds are taken away, Craig warns that more farmers…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…who discusses the upcoming Trump administration’s focus on extending tax cuts, border control, and potential tariffs. He highlighted concerns for the dairy industry, particularly the lack of a visa program…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…expand. My Land also supports organic farming practices, having secured certifications for their service. Sabrina talks with Nicole Gault of the Almond Alliance who discusses their Pollinator Alliance grant program….
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
DepositPhotos image A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota aims to address one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: keeping soil covered and healthy throughout the year. While the program…






















