…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
…of farming today. He’s calling on lawmakers to put aside politics and pass a new farm bill. Cryan agrees, saying uncertainty about the farm bill makes it harder for farmers…
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…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…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…
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…
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
…have access to the tour. Hillman noted that the selected locations aim to be within an hour’s drive for most attendees. Key Stops Include: Bakersfield at the Kern County Farm…
Working Lands Key in Conservation Efforts
DepositPhotos image A senior USDA official recognizes both the importance of working farm and forest lands in resource conservation, and the need to keep operations economically viable. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…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…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…expectation that industry priorities are set by industry voices. “This is an incredibly important time for our industry as we work to finalize the Farm Bill and approach the U.S….
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…cooperative of organic farmers and so our practices and our cooperative really abide by organic standards,” he said. “We’re putting a lot of energy into helping our farmers even get…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…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 of California’s…
Interesting Time in Dairy Industry
Milking cows by automatic industrial milking rotary system in modern diary farm. By mulderphoto/DepositPhotos image It’s an interesting time to be in the dairy industry. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
…and building a new farmstead wasn’t. Now, frontier life wasn’t new for those Americans, but it did present new challenges for farm families who faced bringing their food to market…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. Vintage wheeled tractor. Retro machine for farming in the countryside. An ancient vehicle for plowing and cultivating the land. A tractor…