…and materials, as well as a continuation of high-skilled job training and placement. Multiple types of groups and institutions will be using the grant funding to help enhance the overall…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
…time to start planning and planting spring bulbs, perennials and more before winter sets in. The cooler temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…to support supply chain policies that will allow U.S. farmers, ranchers, commodity handlers, processors, and food manufacturers to reliably deliver high-quality, cost-effective products to domestic and global consumers.” Labor is…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…efforts. Overall, food prices were 4.6 percent higher in September than last year. Beef prices were up 17 percent, pork was almost 13 percent higher than 2020, and eggs were…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans….
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…that takes 100 days to mature, for example, starting those seeds between May and June would do the trick. Wait to plant until the daytime temperatures in your area reach…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…freezes. They do need several weeks of cold temperatures to grow properly so if you live where it stays warm year-round, buy pre-chilled bulbs and don’t expect them to return…
Beat the odds with Atticus
Don’t leave your success to chance: Place your bet on a solid crop protection strategy Specialty crop growers are high-stakes gamblers. Despite meticulous planning and vast experience, any grower can…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…harvest the following spring. Many seeds not only survive cold temperatures but actually need a period of cold followed by warmth to trigger their germination process. Kale is one of…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…Bureau Federation has been working with the Department of Insurance over the past year to highlight the challenges facing the ag industry. “There is no silver bullet to our fire…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…best bet. Location is also key. Indoors is fine but the plant needs temperatures around 60°F and they like high humidity and bright, indirect sunlight. Do your best not to…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…high-quality food, strengthen their businesses and contribute to national nutrition security.” Listen to the radio report below. NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education About the…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…