…covered crops. These payments are intended to offset part of the economic loss producers are facing, given the recent drop in crop prices and continuing high production costs. Analysis by…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…supported, questions remain about how testing protocols will be implemented and their impact on producers. Lucas Sjostrom, a member of the government affairs team at Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, believes…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…fluctuate. Still, the slight increase in H-2A positions demonstrates that many agricultural producers see the program as vital for filling seasonal labor gaps. Although the uptick in H-2A use for…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
…Sims. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world….
Knowledge Gaps in Livestock Market Contracting
DepositPhotos image There are some areas of knowledge gaps for producers regarding livestock marketing contracts, both those that can benefit and those that can be burdensome. Rod Bain reports. Knowledge…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) discussed this issue during a recent Farm Foundation panel. According to Bacus, nearly two-thirds of surveyed cattle producers could feel the effects of a lowered exemption….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…populations in California and its impact on livestock producers. They compare this situation with similar challenges faced in Colorado. The California Farm Bureau has recently updated its policies on wolf…
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
…the mandate. In addition, NCBA is encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would permanently protect cattle producers from these requirements. Producers are advised to stay informed about future rulings or…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…of the California Farm Bureau. They discuss developing a plan to help small agricultural producers and dairy operators cope with the zoonotic disease standard and the requirements for protecting employees from…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
…This shift comes from questions Halstrom is hearing from producers and industry observers. “In past times when we’ve had droughts, and we have the down cycle, the question we always…
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is alerting cattle producers that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated. This follows a recent decision by the…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…to improve the “middle” of the supply chain—distribution, storage, and processing—so that smaller producers and communities can benefit from more stable, efficient local food networks. The CDFA will provide support…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…in agriculture. According to a recent press release, the plan focuses on upholding the federal trust responsibilities by improving delivery of programs and services to Tribal producers, increasing consultation with…