Almond production is highlighted in a program from BBC that is airing all over the world. In an episode of the series Green Planet, almonds are featured as an example…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…agreement. Outreach and education will also be provided to farms involved in the program. “Through this innovative program, California will be able to support local and underserved farmers while expanding…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. USDA will be investing $25 million made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…through collaboration rather than government intervention. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that groups like The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, and Sustainable Conservation have all been tremendous…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…will provide an additional $2 billion for schools to purchase domestic food for their meal programs. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…competitive and have comparative advantages over many of our competitors in the region.” This story was contributed by NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Philippines Trade Mission a Success…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
…year – that is equivalent to taking over 2.7 million cars off the road for a year. For more information, click here. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn
…and France’s corn crop.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
…to this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. “Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…Programs. The Borlaug Fellowship Program provides between 8 to 12 weeks of training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career scientists, researchers, or policymakers from developing and middle-income countries….
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…rates, and reliable service. This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
…Ours program here. Improving E. Coli Tracking Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…wants to see programs in place to make credit less necessary. “FSA’s credit programs can play a role in helping farm operations transition to the next generation, but we cannot…