…assistance for smaller-scale wind projects through various programs. DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office funding $1.5 million for research into and outreach on new business models for collaborations of farmers to…
2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Opens Tomorrow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to open the enrollment period for the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Beginning February 28, dairy producers will have the opportunity…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-27-24
…details on the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment that opens tomorrow. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: Initial CVP Allocations & A Grower Perspective on New Raisin Varieties
…last year. The USDA has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the weekly newsletter….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-23-24
…CoBank report that details the impacts of shrinking supply of dairy heifers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…took place last month. Established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the 13-member group represents a diversity of ag stakeholders and members of the State Board and Environmental…
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
…have cultivated in a lab.” Speaker William Hallman, Professor, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University agreed that there’s a lot yet to be determined. “I think it’s a…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…underscored the importance of multiple spray treatments to ensure comprehensive disease protection. “That’s with a four to six spray program. If the conditions aren’t really conducive for disease, you can…
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
…the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and effectively refiners can finish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline, and build up…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show a Siskiyou County ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship and the EPA updates…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…in the field,” Sahatjian said. Sahatjian is optimistic that industry researchers will find methods for overcoming grape shatter and improving the new raisin varieties so that cutting canes will not…
USDA Income Projection Indicators
How does USDA get its income projections? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA projects farm income categories down for 2024. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski explained some…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
…a letter to EPA that read, “We are grateful to EPA for hearing farmers’ and ranchers’ concerns and addressing them quickly to ensure we have access to the critical tools…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has indicated that the program is undergoing…
