…assistance, efficiency and weatherization. This program, unique within USDA Rural Development, will provide historically underserved communities with the opportunity to keep essential systems functioning during climate change related extreme weather…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…and increase affordable food supply for more Americans, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. “Producers transitioning to organic can count on NRCS for assistance through…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…have a tremendous opportunity to better reach underserved producers while addressing climate change and conserving natural resources through voluntary, private lands conservation.” GLCI cooperative agreement projects focus on several key…
Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs
…pheromone. The goal now is to optimize it. To play around with the blend a little bit because it could just be a tiny change in the blend that really…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…Administration with the resources to build a more prosperous rural America while tackling the climate crisis and lowering energy costs.” The application window opening on April 1 will be the…
VofV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
…for the agriculture sector, as well as topics of climate, geography, and how satellite technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we farm. This episode of the Voices of…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
…proposed regulatory change to give more schools the option to provide healthy school meals to all students at no cost. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement while visiting an…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a climate and weather update, a brief history of WOTUS, details on rice…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…other programs addressing climate change. The White House notes that the budget provides $7 billion for climate-related funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The President’s budget provides USDA…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Xochitl Torres Small said. “As we look to the future, rural communities are at the forefront of addressing climate change by using biobased innovations to convert feedstocks, such as commodities…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…climate change which leads to the water shortage problem,” Luo said. Ashfeld, Luo, and Labrucherie discuss topics related to agricultural water use, western reliance on the Colorado River, the pros…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
…order issued by President Biden in July 2021. This proposed rulemaking change will help American grassfed farmers not be undercut by mislabeled meat coming from offshore.” The push from industry…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…change as adding additional burdens to an industry already struggling with a variety of economic challenges. “With economic blinders on, the Administration will now mandate that farmers pay higher wages…