…American people recover and rebuild and this program helps American families get back on solid ground by ensuring they receive the nutritious food they need during these difficult times.” USDA…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…was launched to combat the pest. The study indicates that eradication of pink bollworm has helped to save American cotton growers nearly $200 million dollars a year between 2014 and…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…APHIS’ employees continued to provide great service and support for the country’s farmers, ranchers, and citizens. Protecting American agriculture requires constant vigilance and effort, and APHIS employees found safe, effective,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
…First American Cotton Textile Manufacturers join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the first confirmed CLas-Positive ACP found in San Diego County. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…help promote awareness of agriculture. California Farmland Trust has been awarded $6,000 for a project to provide elementary educators with classroom resources kits and training. The curriculum and activities will…
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
…Friant-Kern Canal improvements. American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…credit options, adjusting processing timelines, and reporting dates. Several natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and severe droughts also created problems for American producers. FSA provided farmers and ranchers with…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…populations will be reviewed annually. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was supportive of the announcement, noting that the agricultural community will do what it can to help struggling…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
…on farmland and the niche that is the bison industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
Blueberry growers from across the U.S. are banning together to form a more unified front to support the industry. Blueberry producers have come together to establish the American Blueberry Growers Alliance in…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…making decisions guided by science that also take into account input from the people who would be impacted the most,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…