…the runner-up will earn $25,000. The competition is supported by Farm Credit, Bayer, John Deere, Farm Bureau Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and T-Mob Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires businesses, including many farms, to submit Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) by January 1, 2025. A recent analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…two letters of recommendation. Applicants or a family member must also be members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Applications are due by November 8, 2024. Winners will be announced…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…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…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…farmers and ranchers need lower taxes to stay in business and continue feeding the world.” The respondents to the tax survey indicated that 99% operated family-owned farms or ranches and…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
…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 serves as a…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farms. With no support from the company, these farmers are pleading for help from state and federal officials. For many, the situation began deteriorating as far back as April, when…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
…agriculture. She 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…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Inc. in Georgia will help farmers with climate-smart agriculture and business planning. The 2501 Program will provide additional support to Native American farmers, veterans, and immigrant farmers across the country….
Organic Valley to Host Live Virtual Farm Tour for National Farmers Day
DepositPhotos image Organic Valley is celebrating National Farmers Day with a unique experience, bringing the sights and sounds of small organic family farms directly to viewers through a live virtual…
International Development Through USDA Programs
Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation
DepositPhotos image Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…