…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
…driving up the price of processed foods like bread. Our survey found one exception to the increased price of processed foods. A package of cookies will cost 10% less than…
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…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…industries, some parts of U.S. food ag, that was really devastating like for U.S. apples. At that time India was a growing market, and India put an exorbitant tariff on…
USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken
…sell the country’s first lab-grown chicken products. GOOD Meat, a subsidiary of food tech company Eat Just, Inc., and UPSIDE Foods will be allowed to sell their products that have…
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…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
…advantage of what they can offer. “We’re in the early innings of what’s going to be an extra-inning game,” Duflock explained. The event was a collaboration with New Zealand-based agrifood…
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
…trade mission coincides with Peru’s USDA-endorsed food trade show that offers additional networking opportunities for participants. “This year, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Chile diplomatic relations,” says FAS…