…National Seed Strategy, developed in 2015, to increase the native seed supply commercially for restoration, thus ensuring ecosystem resilience and the health and prosperity of future generations, including rural, agricultural,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer’s market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…comes to the agricultural workforce. “Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…and the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by the poultry industry. The case, which started in 2019, underlines the complexity and length of litigation processes in agricultural sectors. Katie Driver, the Technical…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…said the American Relief Act of 2025, which includes $31 billion in natural and economic disaster aid for the agricultural community, would be her first priority. “I think the first…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…episode delves into new federal immigration policies, the controversy surrounding ICE operations in schools and churches, and how these measures impact the agricultural workforce. The hosts discuss the logistical and…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…to our great American auto workers,” the President said. “In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice.” The ethanol industry and farm groups sued the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural Discoveries in the Travels of Lewis and Clark
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural Discoveries in the Travels of Lewis and Clark There were a lot of agricultural…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael Boren as…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
…to the absence of migrant farm workers, who are concerned about deportation following President Trump’s immigration policies. The Monterey County Farm Bureau anticipates that this shortage could affect the upcoming…