…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…procedures and increased flexibility in programs like crop insurance and conservation efforts. There is a focus on reducing paperwork requirements, enhancing loss documentation processes, and providing emergency provisions. Additionally, the…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
Image by Tim Hill from Pixabay The one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill has ended, causing important farm programs to stop. Without action from Congress, more programs will shut…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…sustainable food system. In addition, Megan Lausten, Marketing Manager for the International Agri-Center, previews the World Ag Expo®, highlighting its Top-10 New Products Contest and educational seminar series, which promote…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…programs: the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and Food for Progress. The McGovern-Dole program will receive $248 million to provide vital school meals in nine countries….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…which has already delivered over $36 million in benefits this year. For more information, producers can visit the FSA Dairy Programs webpage. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Potential Changes from Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
…environmental programs, serving as co-regulators with other state agencies. Pittman highlighted the importance of NASDA as a resource on critical issues like this, ensuring that agricultural voices are heard in…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…loss has slowed over the past several decades, Piotti emphasizes that the issue remains. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allocated $20 billion to agricultural conservation programs, represents a…
Incentives as Working Lands Conservation Encouragement
Image by Gernot Reipen from Pixabay Providing incentive-based programs and tools to assist growers and landowners with working lands conservation is essential in adaptation efforts, according to an Agriculture Department…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…programs in supporting U.S. agriculture, enhancing nutrition security and strengthening local and regional food systems for improved supply chain resilience. “U.S. agriculture offers really a diverse range of two-hundred specialty…
Applications Open for 2025 World Ag Expo® Seminars and Innovation Contest
…2025 are eligible. The application deadline is October 31, 2024 and winners will be announced in December 2024. Educational seminars are held in the Seminar Center on the southeast side…
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
…CDFA’s Farm to Fork program is also looking for proposals that can bridge the gap between existing USDA-funded programs and the expected new round of funding. Proposals are being sought…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…than last year. “Government payments from farm programs are expected to fall about fifteen percent in 2024, to just over ten billion dollars, about ten-point-four billion dollars. So, this decrease…