…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…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…over the month. The meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index, the fruits and vegetables index, and the nonalcoholic beverages index all increased 0.5 percent in August. The index for dairy…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…this project, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) climate-smart pilots will directly connect the on-farm greenhouse gas reductions with the low-carbon dairy market opportunity. DFA will use its cooperative business model…
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…
Dairy Checkoff Competition Focusing on ‘Calming Benefits’
Touting the calming benefits of dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Dairy Management Incorporated’s New Product Competition is accepting applications for innovative products that focus on…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
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…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…southeast Asia helped to lower prices. Import demand for sunflower oil is subdued. Dairy stocks remained adequate. Major poultry importers reduced purchases, and domestic bovine meat demand in key exporters…
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…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…feeding millions of people with his wheat that he had worked for 20 some years breeding, but it could grow anywhere, and it was short, and it could give farmers…