Ten organizations are going to be receiving significant funding support to help bolster pollinator habitat. A total of $12.25 million in funding is being awarded through a new grant program…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation Credits Lisl H. Detlefsen is the author of a growing number of picture books. Her titles about…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…and resource-saving crop rotations. The NAFB contributed this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Almond Matters: Managing Leaffooted Plant Bugs in Orchards
…on a whole bunch of different arthropod pests including spiders and whatnot. So, it’s a double-barrel shotgun. You can use those two in combination in a program or individually as…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…the country always has the perfect potato for frying into chips. ARS’ potato breeding program has already produced some major winners in the potato chip category. But, research Geneticist Richard…
Groups Speaking Up on Barriers to Rural Broadband Expansion
…private providers.” But, he said there’s confusion over the control of the funds and some of the authority under the FCC. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the questions regarding carbon sequestration programs, the pistachio industry contributing more than $6.4…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
Thanks to several storm systems to begin the calendar year, California’s current snowpack is now on pace to match a historic record. One important program facing substantial budget cuts is…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) have been announced, totaling $29 million in grant offers. Applications for the first two rounds of the new program were submitted from more…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…farmers and rural businesses is also highlighted in the proposal. The budget calls for the provision of $32 billion to support Child Nutrition Programs, as well as continuing to fully…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…feedstocks to foster economic development. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded innovative new USDA programs like NIFA’s $9.5 million Bioproduct Pilot Program, which supports research into the benefits of using materials…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…submissions for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Applications are accepted year-round, but those seeking assistance are encouraged to apply for EQIP Priorities by…