A deadline reminder for crop producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
…USDA’s efforts to address diversity and equity and climate smart dairy and livestock research projects awarded $4.1 million. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
The USDA is investing in supply chains. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $320 million to create new and better markets for agricultural producers…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…standards in other states. A recent Supreme Court decision has upheld Prop 12 which mandates that pork producers meet California standards in order to sell pork products in the state….
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…on to say that ensuring the integrity of animal welfare claims will “level the playing field for producers who are truthfully using these claims, which we know consumers value and…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. July 20, 2024: Author David Lipsky…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…are encouraged to serve on committees to help guide the local administration of federal farming programs. “Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
…Year 2024 will be October 1, 2023. Producers will need to establish a conversation plan prior to that date. Some producers can opt not to enroll some acreage that has…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…encouraged specialty crop producers to talk to their elected officials about the need for additional specialty crop funding in the farm bill. You can hear Sabrina’s full interview with Rebeckah…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…coalition states in a letter to lawmakers. “As organizations representing America’s agriculture industry, we further believe this legislation would bring economic opportunities to American farmers, ranchers, and food producers.” Signatories…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers upcoming CDFA Prop 12 compliance webinars for distributors and producers, study showing the…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
USDA Moving Forward with Potential FMMO Modernization
…Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system. The FMMO modernization proposal being considered was submitted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) back in May. Publication of the Action Plan has now…