…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….
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
…CTA forces millions of family farmers and ranchers to file detailed paperwork and disclose their ownership information to the federal government. Those who do not comply could face large fines…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…of farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals. Contest winners will be honored at the show and prominently highlighted throughout the event. Recipients will be noted on show maps, identified with “Top-10…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…ranchers. This comes after Hoeven pressed APHIS officials to ensure that ranchers have the resources necessary to comply with a new EID tag mandate that went into effect on November…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…role in advancing the package. The funding proposal includes provisions to help farmers and ranchers rebuild from natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and droughts, while also addressing broader economic…