…than ever to continue to build on the success of the program.” “50 million Farmers to Families Food Boxes have brought fresh and nutritious food grown by great American farmers…
USDA Launches New Website Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new website features to assist with the hiring of agricultural workers. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently unveiled new features of the Farmers.gov…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…additional $20 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help farmers and ranchers. The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “We are…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…is the thought that it could be some kind of a bioterrorism attack. The seeds are a worry for American farmers. They could be an invasive species, something even worse…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…800-877-3835 or by sending an email to SITC.Mail@aphis.usda.gov. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
Governor Gavin Newsom announces the states newest efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers and their families. In a July 24 statement, the Governor said, “Stopping the spread…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the agency is launching round three of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA plans to purchase and distribute the…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…virtual offerings, however online events cannot provide the comprehensive experience afforded by in-person activities. Several young farmers and ranchers also emphasized the impact that their local fair provided in their…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…and money. Each episode tackles one subject in a short and easy to understand format. Watch the episodes at Farmers.Gov and contact your local NRCS office for more information. About…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…about the disparities between the prices that farmers are receiving and the cost of beef products in retail outlets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue noted that while the report is a…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…says the three-judge panel decision undermined the EPA’s authority to make science- and data-based regulatory decisions to determine which herbicide products are safe and effective to meet the challenges farmers…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…and veteran farmers. The support is to be provided through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, known as the…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…notes that social disadvantaged farmers are less likely to engage with marketing associations or decision-making bodies such as CDFA boards and commissions. Another challenge is that socially disadvantaged farmers and…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…time and money. Each episode tackles one subject in a short and easy to understand format. Watch the episodes at Farmers.Gov and contact your local NRCS office for more information….