…convert it to more burdensome non-program loans. USDA encourages farmers and ranchers to learn more about the assistance available through farm loan programs by connecting with their local loan officials….
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) also has an updated tool to assist with the application process. Revisions have been made to NSAC’s publication Farmers’ Guide to Applying for the Value-Added Producer Grant…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
…are causing concern for federalizer availability and pricing. At a recent conference, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned suppliers against taking “unfair advantage of these circumstances.” American farmers have already seen…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…the US. Halvorson: If we can talk on that point a little bit more and how it’s expected that will help not just farmers but the nation in general and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the Biden Administration’s trade agenda focusing on China and the Indo-Pacific, California farmers’…
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series
…at spreading out the topics.” One of those topics includes carbon credits and how California farmers are doing their part to reduce CO2. Watch the season three trailer here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSmQTedDzHE…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
…Program, and the Alternative Manure Management to better assist farmers in being stewards of the land and to better protect the environment. The latest CDFA report outlines just how effective…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
The plants and fruit trees at risk of a Spotted Lanternfly infestation, and what farmers can do about it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…Seeley. Industry organizations including the Organic Farming Research Foundation and the California Certified Organic Farmers share their efforts to promote and protect the organic industry in the report. Also included…