…Soils Initiative, the HSP funds projects that improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gases. Since its start in 2016, the program has expanded to include various practices, such…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…is to hold together the broad food and farm coalition.” She added that both Boozman and House Chair Thompson split it on nutrition and climate. Marshall spoke about the GOP…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
Lemon grove, Lemons, Lemon trees image. By Hjalmar18/Pixabay image USDA’s new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative, ASCE, is now accepting applications. Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…benefit everyone.” To date, USDA has invested $251 million in 57 projects across 29 states through FPEP. This initiative responds to the doubling of fertilizer prices between 2021 and 2022,…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…Crop Exports initiative. Animal activists have selected Sonoma County as their target for the state’s next anti-animal ag law. USDA recently announced the recipients of the first round of the…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…a $1.2 billion initiative to enhance U.S. agricultural competitiveness globally. ABC Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs, Julie Adams said the RAPP funding will help support efforts in…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show information on funding for projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative….
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…mission, as well as new efforts with the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative, USDA is confident that we can continue to help U.S. exporters…
House Passes FIT21 Act
…voting in favor. Democrats were split, with 71 voting in favor and 133 voting against. FIT21 now moves to the Senate. The following was provided in a news release from…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…industry, creating a lasting impact on organic market growth. This initiative is part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative launched in 2022 to support organic farmers and transitioning producers. Listen…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…registration and licensing fees, would amount to $33 million in additional taxes on farmers and ranchers. In a press release, CFBF President Shannon Douglass explained that “Raising the mill tax…