…trends, grants to help with workforce challenges, and Egyptian citrus in the U.S. market. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Deadlines Approaching for AIM for Climate Components
…innovation mission for climate? The US-United Arab Emirates co-chaired AIM for Climate Initiative sponsors a webinar the last week of September on the food systems and agriculture innovation agenda highlighting…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Community Food Projects, Competitive Grants Program to reduce food loss and waste, get surplus wholesome food to individuals, and develop linkages between food producers, providers and food recovery organizations. Since…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…program outreach and technical assistance to address five NRCS priority areas: local natural resource issues, conservation career opportunities, climate-smart conservation adoption, small-scale and urban agriculture conservation, and conservation leadership development….
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…of how to support more resilient livestock systems and a healthier climate collectively.” The reduction research program will award competitive grants to universities with or without a private partnership, non-profit…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…It grants workers the ability to invite guests, including labor organizations, to employer-provided housing. Furthermore, employers are required to be transparent about their stance on workers’ right to organize. Another…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…management is safe, effective, and sustainable for everyone.” The plan identifies four overarching goals that include increasing access to safe, effective, sustainable pest management, and promoting excellence and innovation. Other…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. The GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 seeks to reduce the federal match for grants from 50 percent to 20 percent. Grants for…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Initiative (USDA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023) — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…encourages the USDA to implement greater flexibility for timelines of conservation programs, particularly with regard to natural disaster recovery projects. NASDA members also passed a policy amendment supporting improvements to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-14-23
…12, FB Innovation Challenge, and this week’s Almond Update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
The Department of Water Resources has allocated $187 million across 32 groundwater subbasins as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program. This significant funding infusion will bolster 103…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…