… Image by Jonas from Pixabay A big topic for nearly everyone is the price of fuel, especially as diesel hits a record high. Naturally, that has many farmers wondering…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “The inclusion of financial support for economically distressed farmers and ranchers is also a welcome addition that will help…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western farmers to be impacted by emergency water usage cuts, marketing for your…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…their families,” she said. And not just away from home. “The added cost of diesel fuel has hit our farmers really hard. A 300 percent cost increase in fertilizer. Many…
Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…replace diesel or gasoline-powered equipment. The technology has also grown significantly in scope and ability, to provide farmers with viable replacement alternatives. “We did a demonstration project with the Air…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…that recognizes the changing climate conditions our farmers are facing in the Golden State.” The plan calls for the creation of additional storage of up to four million acre-feet of…
New Push for Rural Broadband
…from costly SEC reporting requirements that were never intended for them. Senator Baldwin says reliable high-speed broadband is essential to rural families, students, and farmers. She says, unfortunately, rural telecom…
Fun Facts about Farmers Markets
…Farmers Market Week now. The number of farmers markets around the nation has grown steadily for nearly the last 30 years. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, the number of…
VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
…company’s investment is a universal concern, and he’s traveled extensively throughout Europe and Australia to learn how they have worked to solve the problems now faced by farmers in the…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…is a resounding victory for organic animals, farmers, and eaters,” senior attorney with Center for Food Safety, Amy van Saun said in a press release. “The proposed rule appears to…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…a total of $4.5 million in funding support. “Running a farm operation is tough, and we are working to help meet gaps where farmers need assistance,” Deputy Under Secretary for…
Advocate for Ag During August
…the ideal time for farmers and ranchers to engage with senators and representatives about U.S. agriculture. “We hope that farmers and ranchers will take advantage of this time to schedule…
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farmers Market Week and the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…