…Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The rule and a new feedstock carbon intensity calculator are designed to help agricultural producers calculate the environmental impact of their practices and contribute…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…on the rule and the newly introduced USDA calculator for feedstock producers are also featured. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…layer of security, ensuring that farmers can focus on feeding the nation without the added worry of foreign pest invasions. Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways Sabrina Halvorson National…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…incorporated into national forests. And that began more land stewardship with farmers and ranchers, and, reversed a decades-long trend of destruction of land that really can be traced to 1942….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…We hear from Ricker in an interview with C.J. Miller. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: ARC and…
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
DepositPhotos image The National Farmers Union (NFU) prioritizes maintaining the viability of farming operations amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need for a robust safety net, strong crop insurance, and continued…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…Services at the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. With its origins in China and global spread, this deadly virus persists despite the USDA’s $2 billion…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…also addressed the importance of aiding native pollinators, including species like the monarch butterfly, which was recently listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lewis emphasized the…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los Angeles. USA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the wildfire…
American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
…by hand was a necessity. Today, the National Corn Husking Association keeps that tradition going the third weekend in October each year to determine who is the best corn husker….
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…enhance our customer service through the partnership with NIFA.” “NIFA is excited to partner with NRCS and Land-grant Universities to increase the footprint of Cooperative Extension in dedicated Urban Service…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…tariffs to level the playing field and mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to support domestic producers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…plan would, in her words, “take money from farmers to pay for tax breaks for the already super rich.” Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs Sabrina Halvorson National…