Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…and promote the specialty crop industry, essential for breaking into new markets and increasing market share in regions experiencing growth. The RAPP acknowledges the increasing competition in Asian and African…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…income spent on food tends to fall, while discretionary spending on household goods, education, medical services, and recreation tends to increase. In low-income African and South Asian countries, spending on…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…African Horse Sickness; updating ports designated for the importation of horses section; adding requirements for health certifications; requiring that horses transiting Central America or the West Indies comply with the…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…webpage to be more user-friendly. The key priority was to improve the functionality of the online resource so that growers can find what they are looking for with ease. “Everything…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…and cake batter), as well as certain homemade salad dressings (like Caesar salad dressing) If you happen to consume contaminated food, symptoms of foodborne illness usually appear 12 to 72…
Angola Trade Mission Application Window Extended to September 1
…perfect location for U.S. exporters to introduce more American-made products to African consumers.” The Angolan market offers robust export potential, particularly in poultry, pulses, dry beans, wheat, and wine. Both…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…be partnering with ABC again this year. Hotels will be available beginning on September 12 at 12:00 p.m. “The hotels do book up rather quickly, especially the two that are…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
The FFA reaches a milestone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988,…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015. Average gasoline and diesel prices are rising at the fastest pace in over a year, but…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers FFA scholarships being a worthwhile investment in future ag leaders, winegrape buyers reluctant…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…Podcast. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program has helped raise more than $150,000 for the California FFA Foundation since 2016. Hanford FFA member and scholarship recipient Brennan Elszy said that type of…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…have funded 271 projects since 2015, resulting in a reduction of over 24.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The emission reductions are equivalent to taking 5.4 million gasoline-powered…
