…and targeted nutrient management strategies are needed. “This latest CEAP report shows that farmers have done an outstanding job over the years in using innovative conservation strategies that help mitigate…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
Some of the benefits of becoming an oat farmer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Gerardo Marrufo on Unsplash Oats are a nutrient-rich grain that makes…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…received by our handlers, processors, hullers, and shellers, so they have little to no leeway to afford the pool payments to our farmers for the 2022 year,” said Bettencourt. “This…
Pear Tree Diseases Every Farmer Needs to Lookout For
The pear tree diseases every farmer needs to be on the lookout for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image There are several diseases that can cause…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-13-22
…future discussions, shipping troubles are becoming more costly than the trade war with China and the new year brings a new funding cycle for the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…environmental benefits while creating opportunities for America’s farmers. As farmers and ranchers continue to increase their reliance on digital technologies, delegates voted to support raising the standard for federal broadband…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…out more at WGA.com. Explore the intersection of space tech and agtech as Neill Callis—an aerospace engineer turned farmer—delves deep into the issues farmers are grappling with most (think, intense…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…states. In Kansas, farmers weren’t shy about sharing their concerns around livestock markets. And in Puerto Rico, the power of farm bill programs to strengthen farmers was on full display.”…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…farmers across the country,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The rising cost of supplies is slowing down the momentum America’s farmers were…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
…questions to incorporate in future censuses and surveys. This study will ask growers questions about race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. USDA knows a farmers’ time is valuable and notes…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…impact on a variety of factors. “If a farmer or rancher does have grazing land and crops for feeding their livestock, using an application of biosolids is quite beneficial,” said…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…the concepts are nothing new to farmers. “No farmer wakes up out of bed panicked about ‘oh boy, I’ve got to be more regenerative. I’ve got to be more sustainable.’…