The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in 2024 to support local projects aimed at protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…depend on animal pollinators. We need pollinators, and pollinators need us. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is sharing a suite of resources to…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
…through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider having a pollinator garden. USDA researcher Gayle Hoffman tells us the importance of pollinator gardens in the overall…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
…time, the National Council of Agricultural Employers also filed a brief against the card check regulation, saying it allows unions to impose contracts without worker support and exposes them to…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-18-24
…and agriculture organizations take action against California’s card check regulation. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…the program reflects the Farm Service Agency’s interest in remedying past discrimination. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Connecting Pollinator Health, Nutrition, and Climate
It’s National Pollinator Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The apiarist with full equipment checking the hives on the blossoming rapeseed field. By bernardbodo/DepositPhotos image USDA researchers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
…in other countries impact the U.S. farm labor pool. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…next year. (Marshall) There is, that’s right. (Reporter) Thank you, sir.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-14-24
…for CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program are being sought. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The deadline is approaching to sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
…serezniy/DepositPhotos image The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA’s June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers…