The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
A look at the cost of the Texas Panhandle wildfires. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused…
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding
…for championing our needs.” The HLB funding allocation will support research through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, overseen by grower representatives from California, Texas, and Florida. The frameworks…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-08-24
…Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts…
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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…Image furnished by sdecoret/DepositPhotos image The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, more commonly known as NASA, made an appearance at the 2024 Washington Watch event in D.C. Brad Doorn, PhD,…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…or petitions and turning them into the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. If they have enough signatures, the board certifies the labor union. “That’s a radically different approach to trying to…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
…treatment helps improve organic strawberry production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-06-24
…Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…technical assistance to the agricultural community, the Farm Service Agency’s partnerships with organizations like FarmRaise, Inc. increase awareness of and broader participation in our extensive suite of farm and farm…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
…and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…