…Farm Service Agency (FSA) increased the cost share amount under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which helps organic producers cover organic certification costs, to the maximum amount allowed…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
…already proposed back in January. The bolstered flood response funding includes increased support for the California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program. The program would be expanded in scope…
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
…with AgNet Media, he said he cast a “no” vote for two reasons. First, the bill’s handling of the E-Verify program. “It tied in an E-Verify program that would have…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…Initiative that was launched late last year. The new Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program and the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are being offered as a means of…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…Land Of Ours program here. EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…Temporary Flood Diversion Equipment and Groundwater Recharge program seeks to reduce flood risk while maximizing the value of the available water. Pumps with flow meters, with a capacity between five…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…million in projects goes to programs for specialty crop growers, as it’s intended to. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program Sabrina Halvorson National…
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…program here. Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
As lawmakers continue early work on shaping the 2023 farm bill, one of the bill’s biggest programs continues to create a divide. Nutrition programs account for about 80 percent of…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
…This Land Of Ours program here. Some Food Prices Rise in April Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
…Glenn Cole with the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program said that growers are excited about the potential of the latest variety. “This UC Eclipse has really performed excellently, outperforming Portola…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…protection tools, both effectiveness and potential impact on the environment must be considered. Protecting bees and other wildlife is a major part of good stewardship practices and is why Growing…