…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 Broadcasting…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…making up two-thirds of the total. The report shows that commercial banks and the Farm Credit System (FCS) are the main lenders for farm real estate, holding about 80 percent…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…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 Council Member on…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
The proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework in California might have serious economic consequences for the state’s lettuce industry, according to a study by the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP). …
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
Even in this digital age, not all U.S. farmers are able to use the internet in their operations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer with digital tablet…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…implement specific programs established by Congress as well as to carry out activities under the authorities of the CCC Charter Act. Boozman says the CCC wording in the previous farm…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates to the Farm Loan Programs from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The changes will take effect beginning on September 25…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
…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 Council Member on the…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
…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 Council Member on the World…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
…grower based in Firebaugh, California. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes on the melon farm and the practices and strategies farmers are putting in place to ensure the…
Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures
A breakdown of farm production expenditures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos USDA’s latest look at farm production expenditures in total and by various categories…
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
…meetings and policy discussions. Participants include officials from Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Texas, along with various U.S. agribusiness leaders. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…for policyholders. These reforms are intended to help a variety of groups, including homeowners, condo associations, farms, and businesses, by providing more robust insurance options and reducing reliance on the…