…have widened between rural and urban areas, especially for the prime working-age population, aged 25–54. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) compared natural-cause mortality in rural and urban areas…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
…The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for a significant increase in exports in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also forecasts a…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to concerns from the farming community and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement from its final climate disclosure rule. The rule, which would…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…access more information on the programs through USDA’s website or local USDA Service Centers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…2 will be the third workshop in the series and will be held at the Merced County Farm Bureau. The final event will take place in Bakersfield on April 3…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…end of 2025. The exclusion amount will revert in 2026 to $6.98 million per deceased person. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate the expiring increased exemption would be…
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
…on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…local and regional food systems development. Additionally, USDA offers streamlined grant processes and resources to support applicants. The program prioritizes smaller farms, new farmers, underserved communities, and socially disadvantaged producers….
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…competition. However, organizations like the National Farmers Union welcomed the rule, highlighting its importance in empowering family farmers and ranchers against unfair practices. NFU President Rob Larew praised USDA’s commitment…
Weekend Storm System Brings California Snowpack Up to Average
…storm system is also forecasted to come through the state. The National Weather Service shows multiple areas of northern California are still under a winter storm warning as of Monday….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-04-24
…AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World…