The outcome of the 2024 General Election is set to bring significant changes to the agricultural landscape, according to at least one expert. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency,…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…both the Democratic and Republican Parties of Sonoma County. Additionally, numerous local farmers, agricultural organizations, and environmental groups opposed the measure, citing concerns over its potential economic impact on family…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…producers possessing a less pessimistic view of the U.S. agricultural economy. For example, the percentage of producers who expect bad times for the U.S. agricultural economy in the upcoming year…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
DepositPhotos image The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…Endorsed by major agricultural groups like the National Sorghum Producers, the legislation proposes economic assistance targeted for the 2024 crop year. Under the FARM Act, payment calculations would be based…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently outlined steps toward addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agricultural soils and waters. In collaboration…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), matched by UC Davis funds for a total investment of $299,323. The research team, led by Dr. Mitchell…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…not only affect individual farmers but could reshape the agricultural landscape as some land transitions to other uses or is left fallow. This situation underscores the tension between environmental regulations…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…alleviate the challenges growers face, from crop rotation to land fallowing and beyond. Roots underscores the importance of offering diverse solutions to match California’s varied agricultural regions: “Rather than just…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…and agricultural supply chains. We’re also joined by Lesli Allison, chief executive of the Western Landowners Alliance to talk about a recent USDA secretarial memorandum to support connectivity of wildlife…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…agricultural productivity. Monarchs, like other pollinators, help plants reproduce by transporting pollen from flower to flower. These efforts aid in maintaining diverse ecosystems, which are essential for agricultural crops and…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image Yolo County recently hosted the latest installation of the FIRA (Forum for International Agricultural Robotics) event, which attracted over 1,000 attendees on its first day. This year’s event,…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
…showed that a quarter of respondents spend more than $10,000 annually for tax preparation, filing, and potential audits, all expenses that only add more pressure to agricultural operations. Eisele shared…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
…by World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services, was commissioned by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). It highlights the risks of imposing new tariffs…