…inform and support applicants. The program, mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act, allocates $2.2 billion to offer financial assistance to those who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before…
U.S. Farmers at COP28
By DOERS/Shutterstock Image U.S. farmers are involved in international climate change conversations at COP28. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Several U.S. farm representatives will be on hand…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…policy successes. Vietnam opening its market for U.S. grapefruit exporters and India dropping a variety of retaliatory tariffs are seen as wins for American agriculture. Vilsack noted that market diversification…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with State Board…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…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 Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…harming U.S. farmers are allowed to continue. Our dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country work hard to provide delicious and nutritious products for our communities and…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…A completed application must be submitted by January 31, 2024. Scholarships are for one year, and previous recipients may not apply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…hundreds of family-owned farms during prolonged dry spells. The decision to update and raise the target underscores the farmers’ genuine commitment to a sustainable water future for the San Joaquin…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…diversify export markets and expand export opportunities for Idaho’s specialty crop producers.” The Specialty CROP Act is being supported by industry organizations including the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, Northwest…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…comprehensive dataset on irrigation activities and water use in American farms, ranches, and horticultural operations. The survey, linked to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, aims to support the USDA’s promotion…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
…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 Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…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…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The Sites Project Authority has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and given the go-ahead…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…supply management system that limits domestic production to protect farmers. USTR Katherine Tai also expressed dissatisfaction with the panel’s decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about Canada’s implementation of dairy market access…