DepositPhotos image A change in deadline for those eligible producers to respond to USDA’s latest sub survey associated with the Census of Agriculture. “We’re talking about floriculture, horticulture, nursery type…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
…a group of farmers files a lawsuit against the USDA. The lawsuit addresses the Trump administration’s deletion of decades-worth of climate change data, a crucial source of information for agricultural…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
…$50,000 per fellow, focuses on leadership skills, communication, critical thinking, change management, and emotional intelligence. CALP is accepting applications for its class 55 Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
…change management, and other development areas. The curriculum, supported by four partner universities—Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State, and UC Davis—includes national and international travel seminars…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
…when crossing over to what is now Colorado. The soil was even sandier than that in western Kansas, western Nebraska. Rivers were unnavigable. That all changed in the late 1800s…
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Accepting Grant Applications
…of April 14. The program aims to award up to $130 million in competitive grants to develop and expand community food hubs, increasing the purchase of local, climate-smart, and nutritious…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…forecasts in the table U.S. farm sector financial indicators, 2018–2025F. Note: In the text below, year-to-year changes in the major aggregate components of farm income are generally discussed in nominal…
American Agriculture History Minute: Midlings Purifier Installed for Wheat Growers
…suitable spring wheat. However, they had not yet developed a process to remove the dark bran to produce pure white flour. That all changed in 1865 and the installation of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Early Corn Production Leader
…Farmers in southern Ohio also had the climate to raise tobacco, a highly sought-after crop believed to have many medicinal qualities. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold….
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…prices. Meteorologist Matt Makens said La Niña this winter brings rather volatile weather changes across North America with the majority of weather extremes affecting those in the Central to Eastern…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…Husain also welcomed Vilsack’s appointment, highlighting their shared commitment to driving meaningful change in food security. She emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address pressing agricultural challenges and inspire…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…raises questions about the future of climate-smart Ag programs in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. One of those is the 45 Z tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel, as Trump…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…these diseases. The policy change was implemented in July 2024, and the deadline for eligible sign-ups is January 30. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers…