…feedback from industry members regarding labor concerns, with an emphasis on the H-2A visa program. A final report will be prepared, detailing areas where the program can be improved. The…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…Land Access Program selected projects at www.fsa.usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. The partnership will also build on NASA’s Bridge Program and USDA’s NextGen program, both aimed at fostering workforce development….
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…acreage report is an important step in receiving USDA program benefits, including safety net, conservation, and disaster assistance support.” July 17 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Land Of Ours program here. USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…Of Ours program here. USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…list of the 25 American Lambassadors and places to buy lamb, go to americanlamb.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…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
…Individuals can nominate themselves or others. Qualifying organizations also have the ability to nominate candidates. Members help FSA carry out a variety of programs relating to disasters, conservation, price support,…
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
…national USDA ARS citrus breeding program in Florida. That program is centered on varieties that are best suited for Florida growing conditions. Citrus breeding efforts in Florida have yielded positive…
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…