…resources. The open period for submitting suggestions for Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) funding runs through August 9, 2023. APHIS will provide $75 million in…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…are encouraged to serve on committees to help guide the local administration of federal farming programs. “Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-16-23
…in hard economic times, concerns with DPRs pesticide notification program and the House Ag panel challenging Biden on trade with Taiwan. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
Citrus breeding efforts will be bolstered through an overall increase in citrus industry support. Congress has approved funding assistance for the Citrus Health Response Program and the HLB Multi-Agency Coordination….
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…v. EPA decision by the Supreme Court, as well as the need for Congress to address agricultural labor reform. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farmers…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
More than one million acres have been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the latest signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency notes…
Food Prices Rise Slightly in May
…eggs dropped almost 14 percent, the largest drop in that index since January 1951. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Food Prices Rise Slightly in May…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…The Dignity Program is seven years. After completing the Dignity Program, participants can either maintain Dignity Status or go into the Redemption Program, which is an additional five years. Participants…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an update on the statewide pesticide notification program, USMCA, a proposed bipartisan bill…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals Healthcare Professionals Seek Social Connections When Moving to Rural Towns by John Pender…
Congressman Says Mexico is Too Late to Change USMCA Terms
…going to pay the price,” he said. “That’s just not acceptable to me.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Congressman Says Mexico is Too Late to Change USMCA Terms Sabrina…
SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
Easier access to healthy food for those enrolled in SNAP. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Online purchasing using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is now available…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-12-23
…emission-reducing benefits of E15, concerns with the development of the sustainable pest management program, and comments from the recent specialty crop hearing. Tune in to the show for these news…
