…Rob LaRue, who testified on the urgent need for a modernized farm bill and the widespread challenges faced by farmers and ranchers, such as rising input costs, access to operating…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…emphasized the importance of these areas, stating they are essential for supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. He also highlighted the role of state agricultural departments in driving meaningful policy…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…and ranchers. Sirius is a “hero behind the heroes” – a herd of miniature therapy horses that bring comfort to adults and children in hospitals, hospice programs and assisted living…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, 52, told lawmakers she plans a rapid rollout of assistance to farmers and ranchers if confirmed, placing economic relief at the top of her agenda. Rollins…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…the Trump administration as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. His new role will oversee key agencies that directly serve farmers and ranchers, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…incorporated into national forests. And that began more land stewardship with farmers and ranchers, and, reversed a decades-long trend of destruction of land that really can be traced to 1942….
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…and ranchers could be turned away from conservation initiatives, potentially affecting their profits and the environment. Lastly, Craig criticizes the proposal to remove rural energy funding from the farm bill….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…voice at the table on that.” If confirmed, Rollins will face a range of pressing issues, including livestock traceability, environmental regulations, and trade policies impacting American farmers and ranchers. Her…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
DepositPhotos image A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…reintroduction in Colorado, highlighting issues such as livestock deaths and depredations. He criticized Governor Jared Polis for blaming ranchers and emphasized the need for better preparation and compensation plans. On…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…positively impacted farmers, ranchers and forest landowners across the nation. To highlight how meaningful this funding was to individual landowners, NRCS also released an interactive map that shows farmers, ranchers and forest…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…definitions, compensation for ranchers, and the financial and logistical burdens of managing wolf populations. Both states are striving to balance ecological needs with the protection and support of livestock operations….