Category Archives: Agriculture News
Many Farmers Still Without Internet Access
Census of Agriculture data says American producers saw some improvement in internet access from 2017 to 2022. Across rural America, the percentage of farm operations or operator residences with intern...
Cumulus Media Aug 19, 2024
California Proposes Credit Cap on Renewable Diesel
Farm Policy News says the California Air Resources Board is proposing to cap the amount of renewable diesel made from soybean or canola oil that would qualify for the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard....
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2024
USDA to Expand Beef Testing for Bird Flu
The USDA will expand slaughterhouse testing for H5N1 in beef entering the food supply as a part of its response plan to combat the ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle. Officials say the tests will begin ...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2024
Million Dollar State Grant For Westlands Water District
Westlands Water District is announcing that The California Department of Water Resources is awarding the district the $1,000,000 grant.That money is part of DWR's Flood Diversion Recharge Initiative.T...
Cumulus Media Aug 14, 2024
USDA Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council.USDA is also seeking nominations for Council ...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2024
Petition to Clarify Labels on Farm Products
A coalition of attorney generals is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products across the country. The coa...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2024
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs
The USDA is making changes to the Farm Service Agency's Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25th.The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financia...
Cumulus Media Aug 08, 2024
New Help For Farmland Transfer
American Farmland Trust released a new resource that's available in English and Spanish to build the skills and knowledge of beginning farmers and ranchers participating in a transfer. The "Transition...
Cumulus Media Aug 07, 2024
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee's farm bill and says it's $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. ...
Cumulus Media Aug 06, 2024
FTC to Study High Food Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will look into why grocery prices are still high despite falling costs for retailers. FTC Chair Lina Khan made the announcement during a public meeting with officials...
Cumulus Media Aug 05, 2024
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