…three U.S. affiliated Pacific islands, and several Tribes through the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. “These investments arrive as cities across the country experience record-breaking heatwaves that have grave…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
Shining a spotlight on innovative startups in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…to expanding consumer markets and increasing research in critical areas of food safety. CDFA’s partnership with USDA on this program furthers the competitiveness of the specialty crop sector on the…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…announce this new partnership. It’s honestly the biggest campaign that the Almond Board has ever taken part in,” said Morin. “We are partnering with the one and only Hall of…
AFBF Partners with Escoffier
…to fork and help our members have the tools that they need to share their story and in doing so the story of agriculture.” Westergard says the partnership brings together…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is expanding their sustainability efforts with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding is being made available through USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
…and more than 2,400 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. National FFA Membership…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
Dairy innovation grants are available from the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by Fresno State. The third cycle of the grant awards will make funding available to…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a groundbreaking partnership with bipartisan attorneys general from 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in…
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…Study author Marty Williams says, “We saw a decline in acreage throughout production areas in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, the regions where most processing sweet corn production is happening.”…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Vilsack applauded her leadership as part of the Rural Development team and expressed confidence in her abilities as Deputy Secretary. “I am grateful to have Xochitl’s partnership at the helm…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
A recent report released by the Bee Informed Partnership shows a significant decline in honeybee colony numbers. The annual Colony Loss and Management Survey indicates a nearly 50 percent loss…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…and DDRDP projects. It has secured approximately $75 million from the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program. Dairy Plus will fund advanced manure management practices to reduce greenhouse gas…