…Locust Grove, Oklahoma will also use the grant funding to modernize the operation to better comply with Food Safety and Inspection Service protocols. The majority of projects received the maximum…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…programs to allow for better access by specialty crop producers. Along with that, continued support of research and innovation will be essential in achieving long-term sustainability. Federal investment into scientific…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
Researchers are actively working to develop best management practices for harvester sanitation approaches. Extension Specialist at UC Davis, Dr. Cassandra Swett said they have been working in processing tomatoes and…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…Inflation Reduction Act but emphasized the need for swift and decisive action. “Dire challenges are being faced by agricultural water users in the Colorado River Basin, California’s Central Valley,…
Week in Review: California Farm Bill Priorities & Genetic Approaches to Tomato Pest
…pest. President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, with substantial investments in conservation. A new Organic Transition Initiative is being supported by an investment…
New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
…of agricultural professionals. The investments are made through funding provided in the American Rescue Plan Act, as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act. The provisions fund and direct USDA to…
Funding to Boost Biofuel Sales
…ethanol and biodiesel by sharing the costs to build and retrofit biofuel-related infrastructure such as pumps, dispensers, and storage tanks. This additional funding follows an April investment of $5.6 million…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…farm bill to better fit the needs of smaller operations and provide better access to farm bill programs. Other speakers also brought up the issue of supporting nutritional programs and…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
A new Organic Transition Initiative is being supported by an investment of up to $300 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The goal is to develop better marketing…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-24-22
…for organic farming transition, and researchers looking to understand the implication of plastic mulch better. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
Last week President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 into law. Substantial investments in conservation have been a point of emphasis for the agricultural industry, celebrating…
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
…“NRCS enlists a wide variety of conservation practices to help livestock producers. These partnerships will also help us expand the footprint of conservation on grazing lands and could help better…