…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Ambassador Tai and the Biden Administration’s continued pursuit to ensure fair market access for U.S. dairy producers.” Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21): “It is entirely unacceptable that the current Canadian dairy restrictions…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. It seeks to address challenges faced by U.S. specialty crop exporters, such as…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
…a starting point for anti-ag movements that spread around the nation. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…so, they’ll get access to a wide array of leadership development opportunities, scholarships, internships, membership programs, and job opportunities. FFA and AFA also intend to collaborate on various projects and…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…USTR, USDA, and Congress, aimed to secure the full use and value of USMCA’s dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for American producers. Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC, emphasizes…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…out to your UF/IFAS Extension office in your county for programs, information and assistance. To access this blog in Spanish, please use this link. Source: UF/IFAS: One step to curbing…
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
…with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has today’s This Land Of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device…
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
…in much-needed ERP assistance, the groups expressed serious concerns with changes. The biggest change is a “progressive factor” that reduces the disaster assistance for many eligible growers based on the…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…feast for 10 people. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…resources that some of the larger commodity groups do.” She said the $100 million from the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) will address some of the technical barriers to trade…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…supported through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is anticipated to amplify capacity and streamline operations at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. Port improvement initiatives,…
