…focus is on continuing resolution appropriation measures,” he said. “Those of us on the committee are frustrated, as the American farmer is, our farm family is, and I personally want…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…the different programs involved will affect farmers. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-30-23
…the Latino Farmer Conference, IRA funding boosting EQUIP capacity, and the Senate readying itself for a Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
Heidi Kühn of the United States 2023 World Food Prize Laureate for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods and resilience after devastating conflict. For more than…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…A new report, the GAP Report, this year titled “Every Farmer, Every Tool,”from Virginia Tech University is sounding a warning that global growth in agricultural productivity is falling. The report’s…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…rate of $1.28 per pound. Payment limits for the program are established by statute and depend on the farmer’s average adjusted gross farm income (AGI). If a farmer’s AGI from…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…Some of the recipients include Farmer Campus, which will continue developing courses, resources, and a network to help with wildfire risk management in California. Farmer Campus was a previous awardee,…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…This Land of Ours. If you are a farmer or a forest landowner who feels USDA has in the past discriminated against you in its farm programs, you may be…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…does it address many of the questions stakeholder groups raised about the WOTUS rule EPA released at the end of last year.” The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) also…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…global marketplace.” Signatories of the letter include the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Almond Alliance, Farmers for Free Trade, and International Fresh Produce Association. The groups highlight the importance of…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…in California, with 30 percent being produced in Arizona. INSV presents a substantial risk to farmers and the entire lettuce industry, valued at more than $2 billion annually. Investigating all…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Underway
…Orders influence how dairy farmers are paid every month and historically has always been based on dairy farmer input,” AFBF Economist Daniel Munch explained. “So, it’s important for dairy farmers…