…digital tools. Because of the pandemic, some USDA Service Centers are open to limited visitors. Contact your Service Center to set up an in-person or phone appointment. On farmers.gov, you…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the recent freeze losses covered under the USDA tree assistance program, Almond Board…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
…app, FarmVR. Gentle has used 360-degree videos of his dairy farm, as well as other farms in his area, to produce educational videos for the classes that he visits. “They’re…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Ensuring Grower Safety is Considered in Pesticide Notification Pilot Projects
…way to make sure the safety of the communities, and also the safety of our growers and the farm employees, is taken into account.” Listen to the radio report below….
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…of the grant amount. USDA intends to host a webinar on March 18 to go over details of the program and how farmers and ranchers can apply. The National Sustainable…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
The USDA’s multi-million dollar gift for students from diverse backgrounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farming groups filing a complaint with FTC over the right to repair, the…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging California producers to apply to the program, with an extension made to allow for signups through March 10. A total of $6.8 million…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
The 2022 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up on Wednesday, March 23. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy said they are looking forward to seeing everyone at the…