…aimed at streamlining food safety and water quality regulatory reporting in California. The study has identified key milestones, program barriers, opportunities for improvement, and related implementation actions. Future milestones include…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
Image by Kevin from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule Missouri was nationally known for the quality…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…NRCS staff and conservation programs that provide essential resources and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Her leadership will help strengthen conservation efforts on working lands, enhance American…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…allocations for Central Valley farmers. 2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
…stakeholders on finalizing the WOTUS regulations. Mary Thomas Hart from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association raises concerns about the need for clear EPA guidance to help landowners and farmers make…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…future surplus. The University of California is studying long-term effects on pollinator populations. The hosts emphasized the importance of due diligence and ongoing research to address the issue. Lastly, Nick…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…farming, such as oilseeds, grains, and tobacco. The Future of Female Leadership in Agriculture As more women take on leadership roles in farming, they are influencing the industry’s future by…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Thomas-Hart highlights that farmers and landowners have faced 14 iterations of WOTUS since 1972. Recent developments include EPA…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…and pantries with fruits, vegetables, and other staples sourced from American farmers. TEFAP plays a significant role in fighting hunger, with over 20% of the food distributed by Feeding America…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…even more market share to competitors in South America,” he said. “I hope that Ambassador Greer and the administration take these farmers’ concerns seriously as they decide their next steps.”…
NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) weighs in on the Trump Administration’s opening of the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act request for information. NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…a positive, prosperous future.” The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and…