It’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions, even for the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging farmers to…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…urges producers to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture today. To respond online, go to agcounts.usda.gov. For more information, visit nass.usda.gov/agcensus. Connect with USDA NASS online: Web: https://www.nass.usda.gov/ Twitter:…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid the blame for a lack of action in Washington on immigration at the feet of the Republican Party and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers making risk management tools a Farm Bill priority, growing cutting back on fertilizers…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools included in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the multiple benefits of implementing cover crops in farms, farm bill titles important…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…agriculture. She primarily reports 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…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…filled. McKalip has nearly three decades of experience in agriculture policy and trade. Doug McKalip Courtesy of USDA “McKalip has represented American farmers, ranchers and agriculture around the world and…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…institutions, and local/regional food hubs. Another $310 million in organic products were sold directly to consumers at farmers markets, on-farm stores and stands, roadside stands or stores, pick-your-own operations, community-supported…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…nationwide.” Taylor has a background of serving as the director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. She also worked in the Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services department of USDA during…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
A new EPA mandate will increase greenhouse gas emissions, but they say it’s only temporary. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes to…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…primarily reports 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…