…these producers succeed in building profitable and sustainable businesses in communities across the country.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program helps fund organizations implementing programs throughout…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…market,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “By using this approach, we encourage stakeholders to work together to address problem-solving in a comprehensive way that leads to sustainable, positive outcomes and…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…programs. Previously funded projects include a University of Florida study on sustainable organic strawberry cropping systems for the Southeastern U.S. and a Montana State University project that examined the resilience…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…“a lot of plus points for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…board, agreed that the proposal from the state water board would likely force growers to pump more groundwater—and said it comes at a time when implementation of the state Sustainable…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
…said Ferd Hoefner, Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. He said it should be easily fixed by giving FSA increased flexibility in the short term and a moderate…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…helps returning veterans enter the agricultural industry. When fully operational, the program will offer agricultural classes and job training and placement at local farms and ranches. Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training–…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…is at the heart of one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to feed an additional 3 billion people in the world by 2050 in an environmentally sustainable…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…move beyond that to a more permanent, sustainable solution.” NFU and Farm Aid urged Congress to begin work on the next Farm Bill to provide a stronger safety net that…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…Conservation District of Monterey County – $1.37 milion to improve water quality on irrigated lands Sustainable Conservation – $833,250 for demonstration of a subsurface drip irrigation system utilizing dairy manure…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…for Bees More from Project Apis m. on the Seeds for Bees program: Project Apis m. is working to build a sustainable, healthy honey bee supply for pollination services in…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…plays a key role in making these practices more sustainable. The National Corn Growers wants farmers to comment on the EPA’s proposal at NCGA dot Com forward slash atz. From…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…are now harvested and marketed for their anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. Another business, Micronic Technologies, has developed a sustainable water desalination and purification technology. Its water treatment system, MicroDesal, is…
The Western View: Ag Startup Resources
Startup companies in any industry face many challenges on the journey from an idea to a sustainable business. Smart entrepreneurs look for resources to help them on that journey. Agfunder,…