Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the three enrollment levels of climate smart cotton program, economist hope for the…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…country and world”—helping producers strike an optimal balance between crop productivity and environmental stewardship. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability….
AgNet Weekly: Sens. Boozman, Cramer, and Hoeven on Farm Bill Issues
…take on specialty crops in the farm bill, and whether conservation programs will become mandatory. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson…
Conservation Project Supported by USDA Grant of $90 Million
…141 selected projects through the program. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is one of the funding recipients and is launching the first phase of its conservation project. NACD…
AFBF Partners with Escoffier
…out of this collaboration in the future. It’s in its baby steps right now, but it will be fun.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. AFBF…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
Funding Available for Rural Broadband
…can take steps to move the process along. “One is that even individual unserved homes are eligible this time around. That’s kind of new for these kinds of programs. Reach…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…in. Applications are currently being accepted for cover cropping and conservation plantings. “We’re eager to get the applications for cover crops and conservation plantings within the next few weeks as…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
…and more than 2,400 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. National FFA Membership…
Senator Boozman Says No Mandatory Conservation Programs
Image by Catkin from Pixabay Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR) doesn’t mince words when it comes to conservation programs in the farm bill. “We…
Farmland Growth Continues
…very resilient to some of those headwinds that were in play.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farmland Growth Continues Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers plant research partnerships, legislation to create a permanent disaster relief program, the dairy…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…The recently announced funding is being made possible through the 2024 Research and Alliance Grants programs. More than $26 million in support has been provided through the two programs over…