…prevent a shutdown of rail freight. The deadline for railroads and workers to meet an agreement is December 9. Up to a week prior to the deadline, railroads would stop…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
…State Antony Blinken said the deadline was extended 120 days after an earlier G-20 summit. “Together, we sent a clear message to President Putin that he should extend the Black…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…made available through CSP. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has indicated that December 9 is the deadline to apply. Although NRCS will accept applications for both EQIP…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-02-22
…excited over a new fresh variety, and details on the extended comment period for USDA organic rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
…deadline, their election remains the same as their 2022 election for crops on the farm. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections Sabrina…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-13-22
…and the GAO reviews the CFAP. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…with available funds of $700 million, and combination loan/grant awards using $300 million under the ReConnect Program. The application deadline is November 2. For more information, visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/. Listen to Sabrina…
Dairy Checkoff Competition Focusing on ‘Calming Benefits’
…place. The application deadline is January 16, 2023. For more information, go to usdairy.com. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Dairy Checkoff Competition Focusing on “Calming Benefits”…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…in the WIC program that’s allowed state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to work together to provide more options for needy families. Under this flexibility that’s now extended to…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…farmers and ranchers address these challenges and opportunities, and science and innovation will help get us there.” Applications for the program are currently being accepted, with a submission deadline of…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…2023. They believe the current bill will be extended for at least a year while congress debates the next bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Peterson, Outlaw on Next…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
…a deadline of September 7, 2022. Through public meetings, the committee advises the Commission on agricultural derivatives market regulatory issues and priorities important to producers, processors, consumers, and other stakeholders….
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the comment period for its proposed rule titled Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments for an additional…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
…for this year is to enroll 15,000 acres in the program. Thus far, 14,500 acres have been applied for, with 8,000 acres being awarded. The August 31 deadline to apply…