…something that the American farmer, I think, should be proud of. You’re serving an important role. It’s a win-win for American farmers who are finding markets for their products but…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
How much do farmers make for that Thanksgiving meal? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…Clearinghouse projects make educational materials available to organizations serving beginning farmers and ranchers. NIFA Acting Director Dr. Dionne Toombs noted that the success of new farmers and ranchers is often…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Who Grows Our Holiday Favorites?
…some of our favorite holiday dishes. The USDA is reminding everyone to thank a farmer at this time of year, and take a look at where all that food on…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
An additional $118.8 million in FARMER funding has been accepted and appropriated by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation…
Culver’s Launches Farmer Appreciation Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring farmers. That’s coming up in This Land of Ours. Courtesy of Culver’s Culver’s this week launched “To Farmers With Love,” a farmer appreciation contest. The…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…or FARMER Program, provides financial support to upgrade agricultural equipment. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said the FARMER program has been immensely successful. “It…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-27-22
…resources and details on the upcoming 8th annual Latino Farmer Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
Beginning farmers and farmworkers are receiving grant support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Awards of $5 million in grant funding has been announced by CDFA’s Office…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers concerns with the Card Check bill, details on the Latino Farmer Conference and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Happy National Farmer’s Day. Today’s show covers the importance of the Farm Bill’s title 12, the…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…type of farmer, a small farmer, but it is not much of a safety net for the farmers that produce the vast majority of the milk.” While supporting smaller operations…
CREAATE Act to Support Market Development for Ag Exports
…Chuck Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President. Funding support for trade market expansion programs has remained largely stagnated for 15 years, despite the value those programs provide. Over the…