…future of their farmland. Protections under Section 2032A of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 have failed to keep pace with the increasing value of farmland. The Preserving Family Farms…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…of conservation support for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the country by providing capacity and conservation planning to support conservation practice implementation.” Signatories of the letter include American Farmland…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reached a milestone pertaining to conservation easements. More than five million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and farmland have been protected through USDA’s Natural…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…$10 million per person through 2025, providing some relief. However, without congressional intervention, that number will go back to $5.5 million in 2026. A significant amount of farmland is projected…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…Farmer Cooperatives, American Farmland Trust, and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Lawmakers are at work considering provisions of the budget for the fiscal year 2022. The coalition wants…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
…from last year’s wildfires. The ECP is designed to help share the cost of restoring damaged farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Farmers can receive as much as 75 percent of the…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Vilsack will provide positive direction for USDA moving forward. “American Farmland Trust congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination to serve as USDA Deputy Secretary,” said American Farmland Trust Policy…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…help promote awareness of agriculture. California Farmland Trust has been awarded $6,000 for a project to provide elementary educators with classroom resources kits and training. The curriculum and activities will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
…on farmland and the niche that is the bison industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
…Conservation Program (ECP). FSA is holding a 60-day sign-up window that will close on January 28, 2021. The ECP is designed to help with the cost to restore damaged farmland to…
Low Initial Water Allocation Released for State Water Project Again
…cover 750,000 acres of farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…to nearly six million people and more than three million acres of farmland. “We are pleased to achieve this significant milestone for such an important project for the state, said…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…tillage and soil health.” Minimizing the amount of tilling done on farmland can help to protect the soil’s physical properties. The practice plays a key role in maintaining soil health…