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…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…to be considered for committee membership. Application instructions are available at fas.usda.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on January 31, 2023. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here….
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…filled. McKalip has nearly three decades of experience in agriculture policy and trade. Doug McKalip Courtesy of USDA “McKalip has represented American farmers, ranchers and agriculture around the world and…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…institutions, and local/regional food hubs. Another $310 million in organic products were sold directly to consumers at farmers markets, on-farm stores and stands, roadside stands or stores, pick-your-own operations, community-supported…