…million USDA grant to bolster its dual purpose program of bringing more dental services to more rural and remote areas. “We see the expansion of this program potentially being able…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…long-term sustainability and profitability. This investment forms part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The program encompasses a variety of…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…factor was a significant amount of moisture at inopportune times in the season. Another complication was that many growers did not start the season with a strenuous management program. “Part…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…Of Ours program here. FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
New Bison Initiative
…a USDA food purchase program and local and regional food system markets. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says the new pilot program will remove barriers…
Week in Review: New Beetle Confirmed in Multiple Crops & Good Year for California Rice
…according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…Leadership Program (Class 49). Expressing his excitement about the new role, Hartwig stated, “I could not be more thrilled to join the great team at CFFA.” He acknowledged the Association’s…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…this clarification to the domestic origin requirement will ensure U.S. producers enjoy the full benefit of USDA purchase programs and recipients of nutrition assistance programs benefit from domestically produced meat…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
California’s flagship climate program, the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) is facing a significant funding setback after errors were found in the state’s budget by the Department of Finance. The California…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…said Bailey. Eligibility requirements for the program include being a California resident and employment for at least one year in an almond-related position. Bailey said the program is typically made…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…Of Ours program here. Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, $250 million to the Conservation Stewardship Program, and another $250 million to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…