…fees. The Budget also provides money to support innovation in agriculture and livestock industries, including $22 million for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, for example, which supports dairy businesses in…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. EPA has invited sponsors of the project to apply for a nearly $2.2…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…Harden said in a press release. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s focus on continuing to find additional ways to tackle this concern.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be providing payments for…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…and DWR, along with the federal and state fish agencies, have been coordinating throughout the winter to address increasingly challenging hydrologic conditions for environmental flows and water supply,” Reclamation Regional…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers pop-up port facilities that provide innovation to export efficiency, the increased populations of…
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
…details on the newest port pop-up site in the report below. Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…needs are, we can have success in working with FDA,” said York. “FDA has their needs met as an agency to protect consumer health. And we as an industry find…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-16-22
…DIGICROP Conference coming up at the end of the month, and Farm Bureau now looking for entrepreneurs for its Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
The USDA program helping protect pollinators from invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Plant Protection Today” highlights our latest innovations and most successful programs and activities….
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…and science-based conservation decisions. Download the full report or a four-page summary of findings. Next Steps The report also revealed that cropping patterns have changed over the years in response…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…barriers faced by all borrowers, especially those in economic distress, new and beginning, socially disadvantaged or otherwise underserved producers,” Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Zach Ducheneaux said in…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…the ag industry for the company’s stance on the right to repair equipment. A 43-page petition was recently filed with the Federal Trade Commission against Deere and Company. Organizations including…
