…improve the environment. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reviews the evidence to support these claims that can only be included on meat and poultry labels once they’ve been approved…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…Grape Crop Provisions. “With the increasing number and severity of natural disasters, the Risk Management Agency is pleased to give grape producers in California another option when it comes to…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…and correcting errors in the current database? How often is the Farm Service Agency reviewing data for accuracy? What mechanisms are available for stakeholders to report inaccuracies? “We believe it…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…shared that a troublesome aspect of wildlife conservation efforts and elk restoration in the state has brought a new predator to grazing lands. Wolves pose a threat, especially to calves…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…implementation of conservation practices. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is playing a key role in the process, as the agency will be handling the funds and making sure they…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…projects across 18,450 acres, where Delta farmers tried various water conservation methods, like crop changes, reduced irrigation, and creating bird habitats by flooding fields. Key findings include that water savings…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), supports nonprofits and universities in providing training and resources. RMA has already invested $13 million since 2021, and this new round of funding will support…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…Research Service notes that farm debt has been rising steadily, reaching $504 billion in 2021, a 34 percent increase since 2012. Most of this debt is tied to real estate,…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The cooperative agreements are made through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Projects address local resource concerns, climate-smart practices, and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. “Privately…
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
…of farmers were without internet at that time. Even those with connectivity in rural America may not have adequate internet service for precision agriculture needs. An FCC task force recommends…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates to the Farm Loan Programs from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The changes will take effect beginning on September 25…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
…on August 29 and September 19 will be held to assist dairy processors with applications. Funded by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the PCC-DBII aims to strengthen and innovate the…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for additional funding to support water conservation and NRCS…