…land. One constant in the market is the fact that they aren’t making more land available. FNC says the U.S. loses an average of 1.8 million acres of farmland every…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
Heidi Kühn of the United States 2023 World Food Prize Laureate for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods and resilience after devastating conflict. For more than…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…can receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved activities to restore farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Eligible activities include removal of debris, fence repair and replacement, and grading…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…when looking at the real estate market. The current state of the ag land market is resilient, and the demand for high-quality farmland remains strong in the face of higher…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…Lum from California Farmland Trust. “The goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize the industry or allied industry member who’s contributed a significant technical advancement for the…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…demonstrate the benefits of NRCS programs, develop community partnerships to protect farmland ecosystems, inform small-scale and urban farmers about conservation opportunities, and promote climate-smart conservation practices. These projects will employ…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…and Tuberville are joined by Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Rick Scott (R-FL). “Many Hoosiers are concerned about foreign countries buying up farmland, and…
Farmland Growth Continues
Economic headwinds aren’t stopping farmland growth. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Value of U.S. farmland continues to grow, despite economic headwinds. USDA economist, Shawn Arita, says…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
A chance for farmers to improve viability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Farmland Trust has opened applications for 2023’s Brighter Future Fund Program. It helps farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-04-23
…Robert Rivas as California’s new Speaker of the Assembly, a grower’s experience with solar development on farmland, and prevention being a key component of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…pollinating melon fields, while cattle continue to graze on lower elevation ranges. Movement of stock upslope has been ongoing. Additionally, sheep have been grazing on fallow fields and retired farmland….
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…Lake has caused an overwhelming amount of damage to homes, farms, and other property. Estimates put agricultural losses around $140 million thus far. Approximately 90,000 acres of farmland in Kings…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show answers leasing questions regarding farmland solar projects as well as covers USDA biofuel investments…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…farmers in Oregon’s east Multnomah and Clackamas counties. Another project by Maine Farmland Trust will work with low-income farmers on access to low-interest capital. See the full list of Increasing…