…water. How? Ethy Levy, founder of Bridge Hub and Impact Innovation Israel, reveals that collaboration is the key. Listen as she shares tips on adopting innovation, creating the right infrastructure…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…of grants, loans, pilot programs, technical assistance, cooperative agreements, and more.” The goals of the local food purchase initiative are also being supported by another investment of $50 million. Funding…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…food supply chain activities such as aggregating, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling or distributing food. · address supply chain bottlenecks. · increase capacity and help create a more resilient, diverse and secure…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients. PureCrop1 is naturally safe for the planet, humans, animals, and even beneficial insects. For more information, visit PureCrop1.com….
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Not that they don’t care about it, it’s that if you’re a fifth-generation family farmer, you have sustained yourself through five generations of family farming. It’s table stakes,” Duflock explained….
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…automated, efficient and sustainable farm. Domonic, Netafim’s team leader of agronomy in the west, outlines how to take proven technology from Israel and tailor it to meet the needs of…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…counties within 25 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
…Thursday evening are on sale now. I wouldn’t wait to get on-site to get them, particularly for that concert with Tyler Rich,” Williams noted. “Even if you’re already registered, you…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…up manufacturing. Listen as Bruce reveals the secret behind commercializing new tech platforms, the recipe for winning startup pitch competitions, and how to develop a product that is specific enough…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…varietal, UC Wolfskill, in hopes of finding more desirable traits such as a late leafing, early harvesting Chandler-like variety. The CWB Grades and Standards Committee approved 11 post-harvest research projects,…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…packaging commodities or value-added products like jam. Micro Farm is available for the 2022 crop year. Sales closing dates are Jan. 31, 2022, Feb. 28, 2022, or March 15, 2022,…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices,…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
…garden include: Switch grass, Blue Fescue, Little Bluestem, Canada Wild Rye, Indian Grass, and Tufted Hairgrass. The most bird-friendly grasses offer seed-filled plumes, plus dense foliage for cover and nesting…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…projects to develop, improve, and expand local and regional food business intermediary supply chain activities, including processing, distribution, aggregation, and storage of locally or regionally produced food products. RFSP awarded…