The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public feedback on how to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which lets the agency accept private donations for its conservation programs. The…
Organic Market Development Grants
USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic vegetables in wooden rustic box and topsoil Image by info.jefmilano.com/DepositPhotos image…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving nearly $4.1 million to help small-scale, underserved, and organic farmers learn about managing risks and using climate-smart practices. This funding, through the…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that total debt held by the farm sector has increased significantly between 2012 and 2022. The report summary from USDA’s Economic…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting sights on expanding agricultural trade opportunities in Morocco. USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will be leading a trade mission to Casablanca,…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $22 million to help livestock producers expand conservation efforts. A total of 29 projects across 36 states are receiving support through USDA’s…
Larger California Peach Crop Expected Despite A Warm Winter
California’s 2024 peach crop forecast is looking good with a six percent increase from last year, hitting 510,000 tons. According to the USDA Fruit and Nut Outlook report, freestone peaches…
Dairy Price Forecasts
…Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over this month’s USDA price forecasts for dairy categories, classes, and all-milk prices. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) says CBO didn’t give enough consideration to the House bill’s use of USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. “Well, what they’re trying to do in the…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates to the Farm Loan Programs from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The changes will take effect beginning on September 25…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
…on August 29 and September 19 will be held to assist dairy processors with applications. Funded by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the PCC-DBII aims to strengthen and innovate the…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA is providing $400 million to support water management in the west,…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $400 million to help support at least 18 irrigation districts in the West. Districts across various states, including Idaho,…