…technical training and career pathway opportunities for young people, helping them deliver economic benefits through climates-smart ag solutions for farmers and ranchers across the country, both now and in the…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. Programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have benefited from increased investments…
Next Steps for FMMO
…National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) continues to do what it can to ensure that the proposal best reflects the interest of dairy farmers and their cooperatives. “We feel that we…
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
…aim to support farmers and ranchers while addressing climate change challenges in rural communities. The Working Lands Climate Corps will provide technical training and career pathways for participants. The initiative…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. How bad is it, and what can farmers do? That’s coming up on This Land…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…door using dicamba products that have been in their warehouses,” he says. “In addition to the cost of that inventory, now farmers may well have to find something else to…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Climate Laws & New Tax Relief Bill Could Help Farmers
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm management. A coalition of agriculture and business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with the mandates of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This discrepancy has led to legal disputes, uncertainties for farmers, and delays in…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Expanded trade agreements will help ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain economically sustainable by providing access to new markets as they…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…pressures from the high input costs that farmers face. That, combined with the inflationary pressures that are still hanging on, are giving us this scenario, where we’re still seeing some…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…further support these farmers on international competitiveness, industry research, and increase awareness of and access to relevant USDA programs. With this effort, USDA plans to evaluate and enhance its industry…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately…
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…10, and many in the industry are evaluating how the budget will affect agriculture. California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program….
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Concludes
…a return to the previous “higher-of” formula, citing losses of $1.2 billion incurred by farmers under the current formula since the 2018 farm bill. Chief Economist with IDFA, Mike Brown…