…part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to spur economic growth and job creation in rural communities. The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants will help modernize…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-31-24
…a conservation program for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…with a diverse set of stakeholders.” The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative includes projects such as the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, MRL Regional Harmonization, and Import MRL Guideline Implementation in…
House Subcommittee Advances AM for Every Vehicle Act
By dubassy/DepositPhotos image Lawmakers recently advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of a subcommittee. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce marked up…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…first set of RAPP grants. The California Olive Committee is set to receive $600,000, while $750,000 has been allocated for the California Cherry Marketing and Research Board. The California Agricultural…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…for approving the next Farm Bill, and said it includes top priorities for cattle farmers and ranchers including cattle health, voluntary conservation, and food security provisions. NCBA President and Wyoming…
House Passes FIT21 Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act”, known as FIT21. It establishes federal requirements over digital asset markets and…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…to producers transitioning to organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $5 million to Oregon Tilth and Organic Farming Research Foundation to strengthen…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…and resources to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.” The Senators want $1.2 billion for conservation funding, highlighting the success of agricultural conservation programs…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…conservation efforts for the next five years. Cooperative Extension Table Grape Advisor for Tulare and Kings Counties, Joy Hollingsworth conducted a needs assessment to better understand the priorities and concerns…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…more efficient and make a positive impact on our environment.” Farm loan programs complement existing initiatives like the Conservation Reserve Program and crop insurance options. Ducheneaux noted there are various…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. And if you are an organic producer, yes this includes you. Last year, NRCS started providing assistance for a…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…