President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…efforts. “Our farmers and ranchers are stepping up to the plate to partner with communities to gain efficiencies to better conserve our water supply,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service and Farm Foundation is hosting an online event focused on beginning farmers and ranchers. The Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…capability of our food and agriculture industries to compete successfully in the global market with the benefit of expanding opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers to succeed…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…and ranchers who participated in CFAP 1 will not be automatically enrolled and must complete a new application for CFAP 2. FSA will accept CFAP 2 applications through December 11,…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…be addressed at the upcoming Ag Labor Forum <https://agnetwest.com/virtual-ag-labor-forum-coming-up-november-17-18/> hosted by CFLCA. Listen to the report below. Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…available to water users. The more in-depth and real-time data that the project presents will provide a host of benefits for farmers and ranchers. “That ability to look at evapotranspiration…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…state on average,” Rao noted. The research project highlights the value that cattle grazing can have for reducing fire fuels. Rao hopes that it will cause ranchers to start thinking…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…under the order is the improvement of coordination between governments and communities including farmers, ranchers, and landowners, to “develop voluntary, market-based water and land management practices and programs that improve…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…the issues our ranchers have faced for years,” Johnson said in a press release. “Our producers want a fair market and fair prices, and that’s what this bill delivers. Congress…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…connected to agricultural conservation practices that have been implemented by farmers and ranchers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…safety net programs, most notably Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. Farmers and ranchers have been anxiously tracking the debate surrounding the continuing resolution. Producer payments would have been…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….