…been exposed to agriculture from an early age. She has been involved in 4H and FFA throughout her life and has allowed these experiences to shape her perspective of the…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…in the WIC program that’s allowed state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to work together to provide more options for needy families. Under this flexibility that’s now extended to…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…table U.S. farm sector financial indicators, 2015-22F, or see all data tables on farm income and wealth statistics. Note: In the text below, year-to-year changes in the major aggregate components…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
…in some communities of the FFA organization. She hopes that teachers can be reminded of the reasons they are in the profession in the first place, and she plans to…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…farmers and ranchers address these challenges and opportunities, and science and innovation will help get us there.” Applications for the program are currently being accepted, with a submission deadline of…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…2023. They believe the current bill will be extended for at least a year while congress debates the next bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Peterson, Outlaw on Next…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…actually put in economic benefits to get the return on investment,” said Roots. “It’s really nice to have a two-page summarized document, especially to hand out to growers that might…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
…a deadline of September 7, 2022. Through public meetings, the committee advises the Commission on agricultural derivatives market regulatory issues and priorities important to producers, processors, consumers, and other stakeholders….
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…in the mid-1940s. It was found on the U.S. mainland in Florida in 2002 and 2015. It is known to attack more than 400 fruits and vegetables, including apricots, cherries,…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the comment period for its proposed rule titled Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments for an additional…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
…for this year is to enroll 15,000 acres in the program. Thus far, 14,500 acres have been applied for, with 8,000 acres being awarded. The August 31 deadline to apply…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
Producers are being given more time to return pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the deadline is…
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
…to this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. “Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across America. The contest opened in January and the nomination deadline has been extended to July 15. The grand prize winner…
