…$74,000 in 2014 and the largest yearly change since 2000. Agricultural Economic Insights says tight farm margins starting in 2014 made farmers tighten their belts, and overall, producers benefited from…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…enhance one another. Through all our working land conservation programs, farmers and ranchers play a critical role in helping secure the future of both our food production and our natural…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…are more labor-intensive and time-sensitive than many other crops, and delicate fruits like strawberries for example require more handling. So, how are farmers dealing with this? According to the report,…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…in the country. So, it’s fitting and appropriate that we hold this listening session where so much of the future farmers, ranchers, and dairymen and women will get their graduate…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
…out more at WGA.com. Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair of the Board Albert Keck returns to the podcast to talk about what it will take for farmers…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…This is the fifth year of the contest, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…left to be planted per farmers’ stated intentions.” Nigh says farmers didn’t seem to change planting decisions based on high input prices. “Ahead of the report’s release, much of the…
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
…the political landscape can work to empower domestic farmers. “We’re out there banging on the drum to all of our political representatives, saying ‘Hey, you keep throwing stuff at us…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-06-22
…Commission of California estimating a smaller crop this year and the state’s investments in drought relief for small farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
In a new survey conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), 76% of consumers said they have confidence in farmers to protect produce safety. Government agencies are also…
New Biobased Product Program
…new revenue streams for farmers. The USDA says the $10 million investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to rebuild infrastructure and create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…the cascading effects from that.” Cryan says the increased costs for consumers is not a windfall for farmers and ranchers. “Farmers and ranchers in the U.S. are facing rising input…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
As of June 29, the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already provided more than $4 billion to farmers. ERP payments support producers who…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farmers’ concern over high fuel prices, Independence Day cookout cost significantly higher than…