Changes in immigration policy may not bring about as much of a positive impact on ag labor as hoped. Farming operations have historically relied heavily on a migrant workforce to…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…interest in rising input and food costs. Chief economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation Roger Cryan was one of the speakers. He started with a discussion on the importance…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…which would function similarly to the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP). Several groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American Farmland Trust (AFT), and Farm Action Fund have endorsed…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…letter to Senate leaders this week, which was signed by dozens of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the International Fresh Produce Association, the National Farmers Union, and…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…security. Our family farmers are resilient, but they need sound federal farm policies to survive,” he said. In addition to producing a key ingredient in our food supply, the sugar…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
…Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-01-22
…CRS management experiences this year, and the upcoming CDFA Farm Bill listening sessions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
…role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Farmers and the…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…livestock and farm infrastructure from coast to coast, making it critically important to provide assistance quickly and reduce the paperwork burden on these farmers and ranchers recovering from disaster,” FSA…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…will significantly reduce the cost of operations and encourage farmers to adopt stable genetics that produce consistency in the industry, helping several facets of the industry simultaneously – both farmers…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…agreement. Outreach and education will also be provided to farms involved in the program. “Through this innovative program, California will be able to support local and underserved farmers while expanding…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…Service (NRCS), Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Through On-Farm Trials, partners can work directly with farmers and ranchers to test and adopt new strategies on agricultural lands, accelerating…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
…primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and…