DepositPhotos image Hemp is gaining traction as a versatile crop, particularly in livestock feed, following the legal framework established by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, there are concerns about the…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…policymakers, and academics have contributed to the revival of these methods. Regenerative farming includes techniques such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and integrated livestock management. These practices increase organic matter…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…of Minnesota, and others. “Having someone with experience in ag finance who helps producers work through financial difficulties can be the difference between losing the farm or prospering,” says FSA…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…to producers – if they look at deferred contracts on the futures board. “Obviously, the weather in the other export hubs like South America and the Black Sea region are…
Collaboration Key to Development of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Project
…USDA working with industry to find innovative solutions to strengthen the supply chain and create better markets for producers, for ginners, for warehousemen, for spinners, for shippers, for everyone in…
Comment Period Closes Sept 30 for National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…that will be held Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th. Thirteen (13) livestock materials and ten (10) crop materials are up for review, including parasiticides and horticultural oils. To…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…outbreaks that threaten livestock industries. An additional $4.8 million will support 10 projects focused on improving animal welfare such as breeding heat-tolerant poultry to adapt to climate change and improving…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…restore wetlands, farmlands, and grasslands, which are important for capturing carbon and providing other environmental benefits. Landowners and producers interested in conservation can apply for funding through the program’s two…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…presentation highlighting funding and collaboration opportunities and information sources. Field site visits will include a look at livestock productivity and road improvement projects at Escuela Ranch, along with a look…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…halt on any new financing that expands industrial livestock production and to add requirements that meat, dairy, and feed clients disclose their climate action plans. The letter calls out the…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
Image by accept001/DepositPhotos image Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state….
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
…farm loan services, making it easier for producers to manage their finances and achieve long-term financial stability. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
…allows U.S. producers of certain cheeses like parmesan, gouda, and cheddar and meats like prosciutto and salami to keep selling their products using those common names in Chile. It is…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
In a panel reviewing the economic and societal changes impacting agricultural production, Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel with the Milk Producers Council highlighted the state of the California dairy industry. As a…