…for USDA conservation programs, including $4.95 billion for RCPP, the initiative encourages voluntary, locally led conservation strategies to benefit farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised RCPP…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ralston Purina Company Formed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Opel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As American agriculture expanded, farmers continued to make improvements in their production of grain, and by the late 1880s,…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…the Sonoma County elections page. In a win for farmers, Sonoma County voters struck down Measure J, a proposal to prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) outside the Coastal Zone….
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…confirmed that farmers think economic conditions this year are worse than last year and weaker than during the barometer’s base period of 2015-2016, which was in the early days of…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…on the per-acre cost of production, covering 60 percent of economic losses on eligible acres. Payment limits vary based on income sources: farmers earning less than 75 percent of their…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
…handling PFAS, a persistent environmental contaminant affecting agricultural operations. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” for their inability to naturally break down, has raised concerns among farmers due to its potential…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…This funding, provided through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), supports 113 projects in 43 states and territories through three grant programs: the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), the Local…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…compounded by challenges like low crop prices, high operational costs, and increasing SGMA enforcement. These financial pressures make it difficult for farmers to secure necessary loans, pushing some to consider…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
…an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity made a difference in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions to the New World than English, Scottish, or Irish farmers,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…English, Scottish, or Irish farmers, for example. But many immigrants began their careers in agriculture as wage laborers. Merchants and artisans hired teenaged workers paying their transportation from Europe and…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
DepositPhotos image Farmers are increasingly contributing to the conservation of monarch butterflies through initiatives such as Farmers for Monarchs, helping to ensure the future of these iconic insects. Monarchs play…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about Farmers for Monarchs and its goal to help the monarch butterfly population. We also…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…placed a spotlight on collaboration between startups, many of which are developing complementary technologies. Some companies are combining hardware, sensors, and data solutions to offer integrated products. “Farmers don’t care…