…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…withstand climate change impacts like extreme heat, pests, and storms. The funding supports six grant types, including urban forest expansion, management activities, and education programs. Miranda Hutten of the USDA…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie discusses the support and aid available from the USDA for agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Bonnie emphasizes the USDA’s commitment to assisting farmers through streamlined…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…office. Kanter referenced a recent report from Farm Action that highlights the effects of consolidation across various segments of agriculture, from seed production to farm machinery, and from crop insurance…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
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
…named the 2024 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…
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
…program aims to help farmers expand their markets and boost the consumption of organic dairy products. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, highlighted the USDA’s commitment to supporting organic…
Potential Changes from Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
…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 serves…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
DepositPhotos image A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…named the 2024 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…