…programs. But the strange thing about that is that no federal funds are used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs. They are funded by contributions to those programs from producers…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Manager Allison Febbo noted that eight farms in the local GSA were awarded LandFlex grants. A total of 45 eligible farmers submitted applications, “underscoring the importance of investment” in these…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse-Urban Farming-Double Reach Rows USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…asserts could be remedied in some fashion by action taken by ABC. PAGG is seeking regulatory and policy reforms to address the challenges that industry members are facing. Speaking on…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…Programs webpage. To learn more about FSA programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center. Producers can also prepare maps for acreage reporting as well as manage farm loans and view…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
…Enko – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…the SWAT Act while touring the Crossroads Blueberry Farm in West Olive, Michigan. Farm owner Luke DeHaan talked about how the pest affects his business. “The stores have zero tolerance…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers working to get in their last pest management programs before hull split,…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting is also supporting the effort. NAFB president Joe Gill says AM radio is a vital resource for rural America. “It plays a very important role…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…Gas Emissions, Lyons-Blythe Testifies poultry farm among forest Shutterstock image USDA is requesting public input on the draft “Federal Strategy to Advance Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring for the Agriculture…