…shipments remain down, a conversation on pesticides, and comments from the Ag Research and Policy Center. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…Of Ours program here. Cherries Abundant for Independence Day Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
…they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The biologicals sector holds tremendous potential for agriculture, however, work still needs to…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…bill is down three percent from 2022, but still approximately 14 percent higher than prices were just two years ago. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
…irrigate it. I had one flood irrigation left. I put a flood irrigation on and boy it took off. Then after 25 inches of winter rain, I had a stand…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…million over the next five years. The effort leverages all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife effort. The commitments will ramp…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has a new irrigation resource for California producers. NCAT originally developed the guide 10 years ago. Updates to The California Microirrigation Pocket Guide…
USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…the larger Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the program. “Currently, the drought CREP…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…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…
