DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rich Ag History of Missouri
…in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The agricultural surplus produced by Missouri farmers was often sold downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. The best agricultural lands…
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
…for food assistance. The School Nutrition Association warned that requiring income verification for free or reduced-price school meals could prevent eligible families from accessing food. USDA Ends Local Foods for…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…use the ECAP online calculator. More Information FSA helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners invest in, improve, protect and expand their agricultural operations through the delivery of agricultural programs…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…of promoting American-grown products. In the second segment, Lorrie and Nick discuss the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, particularly the machinery sector, and the proposed fees on Chinese…
Trends in Organic Ag Sales
DepositPhotos image This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum provided the opportunity to discuss the lates sales figures for organic farm and food products and cover trends in such. Rod Bain…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…that drive agricultural innovation and productivity. The fund seeks to enhance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew describes as the “backbone of rural…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…(EATS) Act. The groups warn that the legislation would override state agricultural laws, threatening states’ rights and family farms. A key focus of the campaign is the growing concern over…
The Stretch Run for Western Mountain Snowpack Season
DepositPhotos image How do Western mountains look regarding snowpack accumulations and potential Spring and Summer water supplies with season’s end approaching? Rod Bain reports. The Stretch Run for Western Mountain…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…36% increase in exports in 2024. The conversation also touched on the difficulty of switching crops and the importance of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy in California’s agricultural market….
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association has rebranded to the Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) to better represent and advocate for all stakeholders in the tree nut industry, including…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…He predicted five major processors remaining, with 200 growers. Turkey is the top raisin producer, followed by Iran and China. Barcarian highlighted the industry’s consolidation and the need for vertical…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…China has escalated its trade retaliation, this time targeting Canada. In response to U.S. tariff hikes, Beijing imposed tariffs on more than $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…consumer trust and drive up grocery prices. Devin Mogler, president of the National Oilseed Processors Association, pointed out the role of vegetable-based protein and oils in a balanced diet. He…