…simultaneous storm system brought as much as six inches of rain in some areas. Oberman said that farmers are still going to need a bit of time to determine what…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
Things are heating up over the EATS Act. Supporters of the bill say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would prevent states from regulating farmers and ranchers nationwide. But…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Underway
…and through our members’ depth of expertise and unmatched team of dairy farmers and cooperative analysts, we are prepared to advance our industry’s need for these updates.” Dairy farmers can…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
…“It is really a huge threat to independent family farmers. It’s a giveaway to China and a giveaway to industrial agriculture from our view and the farmers and producers that…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…delays may have ultimately helped some farmers through the recent storm. “We are fortunate. Because of being behind, we didn’t see as much of our perishable commodities on the ground,…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
…welfare of horses competing in these shows and level the competitive playing field.” You can submit comments by searching for the proposal at regulations.gov. APHIS will consider all comments received…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…and 2022. Several industry groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and National Pork Producers Council, supported the EPA’s decision. “NCBA appreciates the EPA recognizing that America’s farmers and…
Ag Lenders Donate to Hawaii Relief Efforts
…a presence in Hawaii for over 50 years. The association has been a strong provider of financial support to Hawaiian farmers and ranchers. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden says he intends…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. Another project made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be making funding available to farmers. Subscribe…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…available to producers located in 15 air districts. FARMER funding is meant to replace older agricultural vehicles and equipment with new cleaner, more environmentally friendly equipment. Farmers will need to…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
A new program aims to help farmers manage phosphorus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Mirko Fabian on Unsplash A series of online training modules is…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability….
Conservation Project Supported by USDA Grant of $90 Million
Another project made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be making funding available to farmers. USDA is investing a total of $3.1 billion in…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…their local FSA office or by sending in a direct request using the farmers.gov 22006 assistance request portals at farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance. All requests for assistance must be received by Dec. 31, 2023. …