The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the process for the 2022 Census of Agriculture will begin soon. Farmers and ranchers will begin receiving invitations to respond online…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…could dedicate reams of pages describing the agonizing plight faced by the farmers and ranchers and the rural communities in these areas.” Signatories of the letter include Western Growers, Family…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
Farm Safety and Health Week Coming Up
…and safety professionals, healthcare providers, extension agents, farmers, ranchers, and their employees. This year’s theme, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future,” reminds everyone in the industry that the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture is…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…“The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is cause for optimism for farmers and ranchers across the country, with historic investments in voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs that are critically underfunded,”…
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
…looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases. Due to high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds. Grain prices have…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…the Initiative. Tax education resources will be made available through various partners. The goal is to help farmers and ranchers better understand how USDA program funds impact federal income taxes….
Advocate for Ag During August
…the ideal time for farmers and ranchers to engage with senators and representatives about U.S. agriculture. “We hope that farmers and ranchers will take advantage of this time to schedule…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
…to member interest in rising input and food costs. AAW President Heather Hampton+Knodle, moderated the event. “As farmers and ranchers, we find ourselves grappling with this market price volatility and…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…pointed out that the bill would address several areas the organization has highlighted as priorities. “These provisions will support farmers and ranchers in continuing to expand their role in fighting…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…livestock and farm infrastructure from coast to coast, making it critically important to provide assistance quickly and reduce the paperwork burden on these farmers and ranchers recovering from disaster,” FSA…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…Service (NRCS), Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Through On-Farm Trials, partners can work directly with farmers and ranchers to test and adopt new strategies on agricultural lands, accelerating…
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
…celebrate U.S. agriculture with its second annual Rock the Crop Concert Sweepstakes. U.S. farmers and ranchers must enter by July 25 for a chance to win a private, on-farm concert…