…avenue of research is screening germplasm from public and private strawberry breeding programs. The goal is to identify a form of resistance to the fusarium wilt race 2 pathogen. Thus…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…and infrastructure losses. The program applies to the calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Additional information about this program can be found on the FSA Dairy Programs webpage. Brian German…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…countries where urban communities are still expanding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…of common wheat excluding Duram at 185,000 metric tons. That number represents a notable increase from 2021, which measured 131,000 metric tons. Harvest data for hard red wheat shows a…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
…help manufacturers meet this goal.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…Company of Sacramento, projects annual pistachio production from now through 2031. As the 2023 crop is being harvested in California, Tootelian’s projections estimate 1.36 billion pounds from 453,750 bearing acres….
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…apply for free and reduced-price meals. School districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), with up to $65 million in grants, is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with other federal agencies….
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…for decision-making and operational improvements; and other methods. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…Colorado River Basin.” WLA Chief Program Officer and co-author of the study, Hallie Mahowald emphasized that people overwhelmingly favor collaborative conservation and management programs led by familiar local organizations. The…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…for food or housing. “It certainly would have an effect on programs that are funded through annual appropriations. So, for starters, a shutdown would jeopardize vital nutrition assistance for nearly…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…the Food for Peace (FPP) program is administered. Several agricultural industry groups have expressed appreciation for the bill’s introduction in the Senate. “It is exciting to see the Senate join…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Community Food Projects, Competitive Grants Program to reduce food loss and waste, get surplus wholesome food to individuals, and develop linkages between food producers, providers and food recovery organizations. Since…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional payments for California rice producers. The additional financial support is being made possible through the FSA’s Rice Production Program. This program,…