Crop duster airplane spraying grain crops on a field on a farm. Image by dewald@dewaldkirsten/DepositPhotos image Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-19-24
…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…
Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff
…not only beef producers but other farmers that pay into these programs that have a high ROI, what it’s telling you is that they’re kind of under investing in these…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
…committee, established to provide recommendations on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry, advises the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA programs can better meet industry needs. The Advisory Committee is…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…requirement rather, to record data and submit it in is on pause,” said Dusty Ference, Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) Executive Director. “Our next step is a hearing for a…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…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…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…quality soils, poorly drained farms are probably off 5 to 10 percent in the last 12 months.” According to Farmers National Company, with farm operators being the largest segment of…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…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…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…Committee chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) pointed out the environmental stewardship of farmers. “American farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. No one cares more for the environment than those…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…(From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters) Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…the [eradication] programs going.” Some of the eradication methods are outdated, Ross explained. “We have allocated resources on high-risk pathways for us and the counties on the same kinds of…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…bill includes some provisions that would provide some of that short-term relief for farmers, that stability for farm workers.” Farm Bureau previously sent a letter to the chairman and ranking…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…Future announcements will include expanding the shellfish policy and introducing new insurance options for grape growers. The aim is to enhance risk management tools for specialty crop producers and reach…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…