…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. America’s Biggest Landowners Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
…the Value-Added Producer Grant program, part of the Local Agriculture Market Program, prioritizes beginning farmers, socially-disadvantaged farmers, small or medium-sized farms, family farm-structured ranches, farmer cooperatives, and mid-tier value chains….
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
…“There will be increased costs associated with some of these new IPM programs. But then you’re also going to have increased revenues due to the lower damage rates, which increases…
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…10, and many in the industry are evaluating how the budget will affect agriculture. California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program….
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…and stronger country and world.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Vilsack on Food as Medicine Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
…he said. The collection also offers historical and cultural connections with its diverse worldwide representation. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…answers. Protecting and strengthening the cuticle can improve stress tolerance and lengthen the shelf life of fresh fruit. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. And, here is Sabrina’s full interview…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced two USDA investments to support the U.S. specialty crops industry. The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative, part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…for America’s sugar producers in the next farm bill. Farm Bureau’s policy resolution advocates for a program that safeguards the interests of domestic sugar producers and supports critical pillars in…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…Food Hubs program…yet the Administration repeatedly chooses to cut the funding,” and that “over $100 million in budget cuts in family farmer-centered programs is disappointing to California’s family farmers as…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
…being made available through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Assistant State Conservationist with NRCS, Brandon Bates said CSP primarily aims to recognize and support producers’ existing good stewardship practices. “But…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…exercises would help identify gaps in the government’s readiness to respond to such emergencies. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks Sabrina…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…