With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of next year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is kicking off a major push on tax policy for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cooperative Extension Service Created
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image The United States Congress created the Cooperative Extension Service as part of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914. The act…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tennessee Valley Authority Act Passes
…Tennessee Valley Authority Act. And a year later, President Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act, but it would be until the mid-1950s before a majority of rural America had electric…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), forcing them to reconsider their crops and farming practices. Ross acknowledged the difficulty of these transitions. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross “Every generation goes through…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Whole Vine Festival will continue to celebrate agriculture with food trucks, music, art, and kids’ activities on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn near…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…that more than 230,000 farms must file, but government data shows fewer than 11% of eligible businesses nationwide have done so. The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021, aims to…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…across the country. This initiative, funded under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, aims to help both producers and communities in need. According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Extension, is working to identify and address these challenges through the Climate Action and Land Equity (CALE) project. Funded by the Department of Conservation, CALE supports historically underrepresented farmers by…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…90 hours of continuing education credits again for free.” The Almond Learning Hub features content across a broad range of subjects relevant to the almond industry, including pest management, biomass,…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…Stockyards Act (P&S Act). The findings suggest that some current practices in the meat merchandising industry could hinder competition, highlighting the need for more enforcement of existing laws. The USDA…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…Act set to expire at the end of 2025, NCBA collected this survey data to better understand how key tax provisions, such as Death Tax relief and business deductions, impact…