Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…to compete with larger agribusinesses. “What we’ve been doing is purposefully investing in small and midsize operations and family farmers,” she explained. “This ensures they can grow their businesses, create…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…supported, questions remain about how testing protocols will be implemented and their impact on producers. Lucas Sjostrom, a member of the government affairs team at Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, believes…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…a fifth-generation farmer in Virginia facing the seizure of his land through eminent domain for a water intake plant project. They highlight the lack of fair compensation, inadequate communication from…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…a farmer could still improve the land for more than he paid for it, move further west, and repeat the process. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold….
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…documents. Additionally, the EPA formally approved amendments to the “Valley Incentive Measure,” which credits farmers for replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. The updated SIP recognizes emissions reductions achieved through…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
DepositPhotos image Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on the current state of U.S. meat exports and…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…have enough bees, you’re potentially jeopardizing your yield,” Shaw warned. On the flip side, he explained, “Contracting too many bees costs money and could mean you’re supporting the farmer next…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1873, Fred Hatch, a farmer from Illinois, built what is believed to be America’s first variation of the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cargill Brothers Develop Grain Storage
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As grain production grew in the mid -1800s, it became evident farmers could not use all the crops they…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment surged in October, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index rose 27 points from September to reach 115, driven by improved…
American Agriculture History Minute: Opening New Areas for Agriculture
…local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth, a farmer could still improve the land for far more than he paid for it, and then move further west and…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
A farmer with digital tablet controls an autonomous tractor on a smart farm. DepositPhotos image The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest…