DepositPhotos image San Diego County is home to more than 5,000 small farms, but fewer than 2% are owned or operated by Black, Indigenous, or people of color, according to…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…ranching with my family,” said NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele. “This experience pushed me to fight for lower taxes on farms and ranches, and the data collected by…
American Agriculture History Minute: The First Real Pioneer Farmers
…Union and became really the first real pioneer farmers in Kansas. The majority had been raised on farms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and understood what it took to turn…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…on farms, such as better irrigation efficiency, soil erosion control, and forest restoration. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farms. With no support from the company, these farmers are pleading for help from state and federal officials. For many, the situation began deteriorating as far back as April, when…
Organic Valley to Host Live Virtual Farm Tour for National Farmers Day
DepositPhotos image Organic Valley is celebrating National Farmers Day with a unique experience, bringing the sights and sounds of small organic family farms directly to viewers through a live virtual…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…Experts will share insights on how cutting-edge technologies and incentive programs can help farms stay competitive and meet environmental goals. Tony Louters, chair of the California Milk Advisory Board, said,…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…the importance of both environmental and economic sustainability for family farms. “We must tackle the challenges in the value chain, competition, and resilience,” he said, advocating for voluntary, farmer-led investments…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…solar energy projects. They explore how solar farms can double as conservation areas, supporting pollinator populations while generating renewable energy. The discussion highlights the benefits of this synergy for agriculture,…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…pesticides to licensed applicators. Neonicotinoids, commonly used to kill insect pests on farms, in landscapes, and yards, are increasingly linked to harm to bees and other pollinators. Assembly Bill 363,…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…immediate family members to remain in enclosed spaces during applications, giving flexibility to family farms. These changes aim to reduce pesticide-related illnesses and safeguard agricultural communities. The rule will take…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…grasp the implications for small farms and rural communities. Kanter expressed optimism about the potential for change, citing ongoing DOJ efforts to tackle issues of market manipulation. He referenced a…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…The agriculture industry is facing big challenges, including a decline in the number of family farms. According to the 2022 Agriculture Census, there has been a 7% drop in farms,…