…producers, and service providers on plastic quantity, types, and disposal methods. This data will be used to inform future reduction regulations. U.S. exporters will also be expected to comply with…
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
By _mackflix/DepositPhotos image USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Corn Sees Bearish Outlook Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with many others. They want full farm bill funding for these NRCS programs that…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, reaching out to nearly 3,000 producers in California…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-14-24
…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…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA is seeking feedback from California producers about 2024 crops, stocks, inventories, and…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…By Bigandt/DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation’s seventh annual Farm Dog of the Year Contest, co-sponsored by Nestle Purina Pet Care, celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports
A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Almond Board of California reports that the…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
By fotoluminate/DepositPhotos image A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. NASS cited…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-09-24
…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 a Council Member on…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…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 a…