…need and deserve.” Children are eligible for this temporary nutrition benefit, known as Summer P-EBT, if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year, or if…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag advocates encouraging farmers to speak up during the DRP pesticide notification rule-making…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
A decline in school nutrition program spending. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program…
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…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is supporting alternative pest management projects with $1.78 million in investment. Five projects are being funded through DPR’s Alliance Grant Program. Nearly $8…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…functional for her operation, reducing pesticide use while increasing yield. “She’s seen a huge increase in net income between the decrease in pesticides and increased yield, which we attributed about…
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,…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…lower prescription drug prices. Republicans cite other economists at the Penn Wharton School of Business and Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation that argued the bill Schumer hopes to bring up…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DPR’s proposed pesticide notification systems and some issues with its public comment…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
…the goal of the DPR proposed pesticide notification system and the impacts of the SCOTUS decision on AB 5 on the farming industry. Tune in to the show for these…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
…they jump into it, it really depends on the year.” While the number of agriculture teachers fluctuates, the demand for agriculture mechanics teachers will never decline. Due to many schools…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…school consultant for 30,000 students, among others. The United Soybean Board contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. High Oleic Soy Oil for…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…coming school year and provided financial relief for schools and childcare providers. The reimbursement schools will get for each meal served will increase by 68 cents per free or reduced-price…
