…policies to strengthen market access and create stable trade conditions for American farmers and meat companies. The Meat Institute represents the majority of the U.S. meat industry and aims to…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…if sprayed too close to homes and workplaces. Last month, 47 representatives sent a similar letter to the EPA, increasing pressure to reconsider the herbicide’s safety. For California farmers, the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, great expansion continued. Early farmers planted crops that supplied their families…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
…Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This program offers matching funds to increase the amount clients in nutrition assistance programs, like WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (SFMNP), can spend…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
…using cement, much the same as they had used to make houses or barns. Many of those upright silos early on were not safe longer term. Other farmers tried a…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…expected to play a major role in SAF production, yet progress will rely heavily on policies that support farmers and biofuel manufacturers. The new CoBank Knowledge Exchange report highlights the…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…focuses on innovative organic and climate-smart farming practices, including cover cropping and soil health management. His work has helped farmers adopt more sustainable practices, increasing resilience and reducing environmental impact….
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…farmers to create sustainable solutions that benefit both agriculture and ecosystems. One of the key achievements was the establishment of thousands of acres of pollinator-friendly habitats. The society partnered with…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cargill Brothers Develop Grain Storage
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As grain production grew in the mid -1800s, it became evident farmers could not use all the crops they…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show CJ Miller talks with Kip Tom, the Co-Chair of “Farmers and Ranchers for Trump” and one of…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
…damage was immense, with farmers and ranchers losing many head of cattle, stored feedstocks, fences, gates, hayfields, and crop fields. They also lost farmsteads, pastures, outbuildings, farmhouses, and equipment. “The…