…Virginia prove the value of paying farmers and ranchers $100 per acre or animal unit for stewardship practices that deliver public value through carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reductions, improved soil…
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
…Farmers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…of $90 million will be used to provide technical and financial assistance to cotton farmers to further the adoption of climate-smart practices. Truterra, LLC will be using a $90 million…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…the USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot projects. The project will build markets for climate-smart cotton and provide technical and financial assistance to over 1,000 U.S. cotton farmers to advance…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
…U.S. Wheat Associates celebrated the agreement for avoiding the catastrophic consequences of a strike. “Our ag retailers and the farmers they serve depend on timely delivery of large quantities of…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…this week. “It’s an exciting opportunity for us to talk about farmers, ranchers, and producers who are on the frontlines of climate change, feeling the impacts on a daily basis,”…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…$65 billion for broadband nationally as part of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says Broadband is critical for rural homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, businesses, and farmers,…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…of the Farm Credit System. This is a nationwide system that provides credit and services to farmers and ranchers across the United States. American Ag Credit specifically deals with Northern…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…support pollinator health and habitat within agricultural production. Applicants can seek up to $2 million in grant funding to facilitate efforts alongside farmers and ranchers. The program supports efforts such…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the process for the 2022 Census of Agriculture will begin soon. Farmers and ranchers will begin receiving invitations to respond online…
Vytelle Awarded for Global Sustainability
…what Vytelle calls the triple challenge. Farmers are facing a growing demand for protein driven by the upsurge of consumers demanding meat and milk be produced sustainably. This means farmers…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…further assistance through the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program. The program was launched in March of 2022 and helps connects industry members to a network of resources…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…that investments in the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry serve multiple purposes. Fostering a robust structure of support around the diverse industry benefits not only farmers but also American…