…and to also explore some of the non-traditional job sectors that exist for ag, beyond those that we always think about,” Stever-Blatter said. “Students that may want to be farmers…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…will on the part of the Ukrainian farmers to be able to plant this summer. And what they need is fuel. The fuel that is being used in military applications…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Market News mobile phone app Images courtesy of USDA/AMS…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…and targeted nutrient management strategies are needed. “This latest CEAP report shows that farmers have done an outstanding job over the years in using innovative conservation strategies that help mitigate…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…– Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia image Tree farmers in the warmer regions of the United States may want to consider switching things up and growing a crop a little…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…said in a press release. “This pattern of behavior has gone on too long. All that American dairy farmers want is fair and good-faith implementation of USMCA’s dairy provisions. That…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…of the grant amount. USDA intends to host a webinar on March 18 to go over details of the program and how farmers and ranchers can apply. The National Sustainable…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…2018 Farm Bill and gather input from key stakeholders on what is working and is not working for farmers across the country.” Following the hearing, Chairman Scott delivered the following…