Producer sentiment improved sharply in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reading of 126 was 24 points higher than a month earlier. Although U.S. farmers were…
Week in Review: Cautious Optimism for Above Average Snowpack & Another New WOTUS Rule
…offers farmers financial support as part of the effort to address water availability. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-06-23
…changes certification responsibilities, and how the LandFlex program and help dairy farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…any kind of human intervention,” Hubbell said. Eliminating or reducing the need for labor and inputs is a core focus and driving factor behind innovation. Partnerships between farmers and developers…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
The LandFlex incentive program offers farmers financial support as part of the effort to address water availability. Producers in critically over drafted basins will have the opportunity to enroll in…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
President Biden signed the omnibus spending package into law that diverts a government shutdown and keeps it running until September 30, 2023. The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…forth over water regulations threatens the progress made to responsibly manage natural resources and will make it more difficult for farmers and ranchers to ensure food security for families at…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
…new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. During volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for American…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…by watching our Conservation at Work series. You can also read producer profiles on farmers.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm Sabrina…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
…than work toward meeting its obligations, Canada persists in implementing new dairy policies that are inconsistent with the USMCA, and which continue to deny U.S. workers, farmers, producers, and exporters…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…urges producers to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture today. To respond online, go to agcounts.usda.gov. For more information, visit nass.usda.gov/agcensus. Connect with USDA NASS online: Web: https://www.nass.usda.gov/ Twitter:…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
…an undocumented workforce is easier to intimidate and exploit,” she says. Farm Bureau says the legislation will lead to wild swings in wage rates beyond the reach of many farmers…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…farmers’ and ranchers’ unique situations. Risk management tools like these are vital to farmers and ranchers being able to mitigate the unpredictable nature of farming. To read the report, go…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…using ponds and other local bodies of water. Samran also believes that farmers need to be responsible for recharging their own groundwater as well. He advises that farmers interested in…