…funding and ensure farmers are reimbursed for contracts. The bill addresses the impact of frozen funding on farmers’ investments, particularly in specialty crops. In today’s Almond Board of California feature,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ste. Geneviève, Missouri Develops with Farming
…farmers. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…field in international trade. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The AgMeter” discuss the rise of female farmers in the U.S., citing a USDA survey analyzed…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
…a full-time livelihood for a few traders and feeders, but it supplemented the income for a far larger number of farmers in Missouri. Horses which were larger and more expensive…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…NRCS staff and conservation programs that provide essential resources and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Her leadership will help strengthen conservation efforts on working lands, enhance American…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…allocations for Central Valley farmers. 2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
…stakeholders on finalizing the WOTUS regulations. Mary Thomas Hart from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association raises concerns about the need for clear EPA guidance to help landowners and farmers make…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…that much water goes to the ocean, while farmers struggle. They also discussed the challenges of using ocean water for firefighting due to salinization. Additionally, Nick ad Lorrie addressed a…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…operations across the country. Women now account for 36.3% of all U.S. farmers, managing 407 million acres of land and generating $222 billion in agricultural sales. While the total number…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Thomas-Hart highlights that farmers and landowners have faced 14 iterations of WOTUS since 1972. Recent developments include EPA…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…costs are straining household budgets. She also pointed out that this follows the USDA’s earlier $1 billion cut to funding for family farmers who supply food banks. “People are struggling…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…up to $1.5 million on Chinese-built, operated, or flagged ships arriving at U.S. ports. A public comment period is open, and U.S. farmers are voicing strong concerns. They warn that…