More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help expand export markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $202.7 million to…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…Agricultural Worker program. Bennet was joined by several U.S. Representatives, farm workers, and agricultural organizations during the announcement Thursday morning. Bennet said the legislation is the “last, best chance” to…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…for a regional trade mission to Panama from March 19-23, 2023. FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley says, “This is a perfect time to increase U.S. agricultural and food exports to Central…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
During the recent Organic Grower Summit (OGS), several industry members participated in a panel discussion focused on agricultural challenges. Some of the topics covered during the session included regulations, consumer…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…of these market opportunities.” Several agricultural groups also expressed support for the announcement, as being integral to furthering climate-smart farming practices. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects cover various practices…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
…on potential mill assessment alternatives for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…out more at WGA.com. Carl Casale, Senior Agricultural Partner at Ospraie Ag Science, joins the podcast to talk about his company’s overarching goal in venture capital: to produce more high-quality…
Ag Research Hearing at Senate Ag Committee
…research, the power behind modern, high-tech agriculture. But USDA research chief Chavonda Jacobs-Young said funding for research is on the decline. “Federal investments in agricultural research have declined by a…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…which shows severe symptoms of scab. USDA/ARS Photo by Keith Weller. A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
Using nutrition to fight cancer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
House Acts to Prevent Rail Strike
…Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the action is “a positive step toward keeping that chain moving,” referring to the agricultural supply chain’s reliance on rail access. The resolution will…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…their continued effort to help support agricultural education and the next generation of farmers. Online registration is still available, and on-site registration will also be offered on all three days…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. More than 30 agribusinesses and farm organizations are joining U.S. Department of…