…no cost. The School Food System Transformation Challenge Grants unite the public and private sector in expanding healthier food options in the K-12 school food marketplace. The Team Nutrition Grants…
USDA Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission
…delegates and companies from Panama and six other countries seeking to import American food and farm products. The itinerary also includes bilateral meetings with the Panamanian government, retail promotions featuring…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…Operations Support Act to address increasing wages for the H-2A program. The legislation would set the AEWR to the December 2022 level for the remainder of the year. For the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-22-23
…100,000 dairy cows relocated due to massive flooding, and the propane farm incentive program providing payments for usage data. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
…rural areas. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…to Raudabaugh. Industry members have been largely banning together to provide assistance in transporting animals to other locations. Dairy farmers that have not been impacted by flooding are helping out…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the FARMER program received zero funding in the state budget, why cutting costs…
Vidalia Onion Season Date Announced
…of 1986 established their growing region in South Georgia and trademarked the “Vidalia onion” name. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Vidalia Onion Season Date Announced…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…Farmers had borrowed money to prepare the fields and were weeks away from beginning to harvest. Disaster relief and emergency financial assistance will be critical for both the residential community…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
More than 50 organizations representing food and ag interests are seeking additional trade market support to bolster U.S. ag exports. In a letter addressed to Congress, the groups point out…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…this legislation is available here. A one-pager on this legislation is available here. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Fiscal Year 2024, addressing several programs relevant to agriculture. Those seeking assistance are encouraged to apply for EQIP Priorities by April 3 and April 14 for CSP. The Defending Against…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP) was established through the Budget Act of 2021, with $15 million being provided to CDFA for…
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…