…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “The inclusion of financial support for economically distressed farmers and ranchers is also a welcome addition that will help…
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
…GLCI will help to bolster partnerships and outreach with historically underserved communities and expand conservation assistance for livestock producers. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…to ally Syria, and tonnage was far short of that in Ukraine silos. Former USDA Chief Economist, now at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Joe Glauber told PBS’ NewsHour…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western farmers to be impacted by emergency water usage cuts, marketing for your…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
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Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Watching for Advancements in Ag Tech Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
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Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…Information provided by USDA APHIS Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Using DNA Technology to Manage Wildlife
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Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
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Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…replace diesel or gasoline-powered equipment. The technology has also grown significantly in scope and ability, to provide farmers with viable replacement alternatives. “We did a demonstration project with the Air…
Science is an Important Part of Agriculture
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Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
Unusual weather brought thunderstorms and unseasonal rain to multiple areas of California last week. Innovation will likely have a more pronounced effect on the future of ag labor as opposed…