…funding and ensure farmers are reimbursed for contracts. The bill addresses the impact of frozen funding on farmers’ investments, particularly in specialty crops. In today’s Almond Board of California feature,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…fluctuating commodity prices on farmers. Doug Yoder, a crop insurance agency manager, highlighted the increased interest in eco-enhanced coverage options and the American Relief Act’s economic assistance program, which offers…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…to represent independent growers in the 2025-26 crop year, and a one-year and a three-year seat are also open to represent independent handlers. Alternate seats for those positions are open,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
…Produce discussed the upcoming cherry season, noting that California produces over 2.2 million boxes of cherries. He highlighted the challenges in estimating crop volumes due to the bloom stage and…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
…to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. That’s welcome news to American farmers challenged by low prices and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
…and a discussion on the importance of having an adequate farm labor workforce. Nick gives a specialty crops growing and harvest updates. Nick and Lorrie then talk about exploring new…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
…to drain the swamp land. As a result, population in the Bootheel more than tripled from 1880 to 1930. And cotton flourished as the number one crop. That’s today’s American…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…also mentioned an upcoming citrus specialty Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, 2023, for expert insights and networking opportunities. Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer discuss the fact that they…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…difference. Beyond exports, the proposed fees could also affect essential imports, including fertilizer, machinery, and supplies for specialty crops, if shipping companies pass the costs to consumers. “Farmers support fair…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. To streamline and simplify the delivery of ECAP, FSA will begin sending pre-filled applications to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…affected by severe storms in the Midwest and Northeast. Upcoming interviews include a discussion on citrus farming with Mondo Perez and a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida….