…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…October 11. Eligibility includes agricultural businesses, nongovernmental organizations that work with agricultural producers, and non-federal government agencies. A total of 10 percent of funds that are available will be allocated…
New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
…Department of Agriculture seeks to support projects that help underserved producers. The program supports projects that enable producers access to land, capital, and markets, and train the next diverse generation…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
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Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…a little stronger as those crops fill out. USDA’s projections for global wheat exports put us up five percent this year relative to last year because some other major producers…
Funding to Boost Biofuel Sales
…June, USDA also announced that it had provided $700 million in relief funding to more than 100 biofuel producers in 25 states who experienced market losses due to the pandemic….
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…million will be used for the development of the new Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program to assist producers with crop insurance coverage. “Organic farming brings environmental and economic benefits…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…a lot of irrigating around the country that runs on propane, we heat almost every livestock building, if you’re not on a natural gas main, we’re heating it with propane….
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
…GLCI will help to bolster partnerships and outreach with historically underserved communities and expand conservation assistance for livestock producers. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…normally, that means lower prices for producers. That means less production. And because of the important role Ukraine plays in world markets, I think that means continued tight supplies,” he…
VofV: En Solucion and Seeking the Food Safety Holy Grail
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CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
…a deadline of September 7, 2022. Through public meetings, the committee advises the Commission on agricultural derivatives market regulatory issues and priorities important to producers, processors, consumers, and other stakeholders….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-17-22
…standard of identity would benefit U.S. olive oil producers, and how NASA continues to play a growing role in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…