Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA is seeking feedback from California producers about 2024 crops, stocks, inventories, and…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…this data. This information, producers need it,” Mann said in an interview. “There has been no good reason that USDA has given for not putting this report together, so we…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…the NEPA process more burdensome for livestock producers. NCBA and PLC believe the rule makes NEPA more ambiguous, difficult, and costly, particularly for federal permitting, including grazing permits. They also…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…the Loan Assistance Tool and an Online Loan Application, making it easier for producers to access financing. The initiative aims to simplify paperwork, enhance accessibility, and support producers in implementing…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…motors, windmills, and stocks of hay or feed. They estimate $26 million lost in long-term grazing in fire-damaged pastures and range and short-term emergency feeding costs. Producers lost an estimated…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a variety of programs that benefit producers across the Southeast in many ways and on many operations. This includes through the Environmental…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…producers achieve their conservation goals.” SGI focuses on enhancing sagebrush habitat by addressing threats such as invading conifers and invasive grasses, while SWFL offers assistance to restore riparian areas on…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…observations have some relevance to weather, the water cycle, key things that are very important to the producers out there.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…in collaboration with FarmRaise and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). This tool aids livestock producers affected by adverse weather events in accessing federal disaster assistance. “By providing collaborative outreach and…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, considers these initial steps critical in passing a bill that enhances the competitiveness of American farmers and ranchers. At the same time, the National Milk…
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
Tasty and healthy meal. Small school kids drinking milk with biscuits. By yacobchuk1/DepositPhotos image USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
…and harvest our food. 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…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…Congress. The Committee on Agriculture will markup this bill on May 23, and I hope for unanimous support in this endeavor to bring stability to producers, protect our nation’s food…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices,…