Several California Democrats are working to rally bipartisan support for a disaster recovery package to assist the agricultural sector. Multiple storms have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage…
Still Time to Respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging California farmers and ranchers to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Initially, the due date to submit information was early February….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California lawmakers requesting disaster relief for farmers, understanding pressure compensation in irrigation systems…
Comment Period for Milk Alternatives Labeling to Reopen
…to the detriment of farmers, honest processors, and all consumers.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…have signed a set of principles and a new partnership with National Agricultural Organizations from several other countries. The goal is to constructively engage governments and international organizations around the…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
The application window for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is officially open. Farmers, ranchers, and private landowners will have until May 26 to sign up for the program from…
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Open to Public
…public who wish to view the meeting may register on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The departments encourage public participation in the committee’s process and opened a public comment period in January. A public…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…and the resourcefulness of our farmers and producers, we depend on the work of many organizations and companies to successfully export U.S. products overseas.” This week, USDA will help facilitate…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…farmers and ranchers adopt integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The investments are in line with the overall goals laid out in the Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-14-23
…the relationship between farmers and law enforcement and its impact of ag crime, and the latest agronomic minute. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit the GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…country are protected from the Biden WOTUS rule. “Once again, the courts have affirmed that the Biden administration’s WOTUS rule is overreaching and harmful to America’s beef farmers and ranchers,”…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
There are two regions where new farmers are more concentrated. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beginning farms tend to be more concentrated in Southern and Western States…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…agricultural products sold in the United States. More Information For more information, visit farmers.gov/organic. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the…