…energy and resources into understanding water efficiency, understanding our environmental impact, and that work is continuing to occur. And then that’s just on the sustainability and stewardship side.” In addition,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…concerns remain that this isn’t sufficient to support farming needs, with frustration over water policy and environmental restrictions preventing farmers from receiving more. They also updated listeners on the California…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent U.S.A.. Spring threats are heating up—and so should your orchard protection plan. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…a joint project by NOAA, the state of California, and the Yuba Water Agency. This initiative fulfills a Presidential Memorandum by providing reliable irrigation water to central valley farmers while…
90 Years of NRCS – Over a Century of Soil Conservation Awareness
…Service (NRCS) reaching its 90th anniversary milestone, efforts in soil conservation occurred well before the official founding of the agency. Rod Bain has more. 90 Years of NRCS – Over…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
…local Farm Service Agency (FSA) and NRCS offices will remain a priority. “One of the most important messages [farmers] send us is that interface with the FSA and those on-the-ground…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency service center in Highmore, South Dakota. By Tony Webster / via Wikimedia Commons image The Trump administration is proposing steep cuts to…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
…from Mexico, citing insufficient protection for American growers from inexpensive imports. The decision follows numerous complaints from domestic producers. Effective July 14, a 21% anti-dumping duty will be imposed on…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…S. McElroy, appointed by Trump, ruled that agencies cannot unilaterally alter funding granted by Congress. The ruling affects departments like USDA, EPA, and HUD, and orders them to release frozen…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
DepositPhotos image Bayer says it may stop producing glyphosate—the world’s most widely used weedkiller—unless it receives court protection from lawsuits alleging the chemical causes cancer. According to the Wall Street…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…The USDA is considering significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
DepositPhotos image The Interior Department may see more lawsuits after announcing it would no longer require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to create an environmental impact statement for more…
Thousands Accept Trump Buyouts at USDA
…reached 3,100 at the Forest Service, 1,200 at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and possibly up to 12,000 people through the entire agency. That’s over 10 percent of…
