…with more than 40 years at USDA, will serve as Acting Deputy Secretary. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Biden to Nominate Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary Sabrina…
Going Nuts for National Almond Day
…protein and four grams of fiber, and among other nuts, they’re one of the lowest in saturated fat. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Going Nuts…
Almond Update: Agenda Set for Pest Management Summit
…their questions answered.” A panel discussion on the year-end review of pest management programs will wrap up the event. Growers, handlers, and pest control advisors will be going over what…
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
…During the 2021 and 2022 Bayer Ground Breakers ® Field Trial program, the technology was shown to reduce average season-long injury from these harmful pests, which can provide for a…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…$850 million in fiscal year 2023 for its oversubscribed conservation programs: the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and Regional Conservation Partnership…
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…is receiving an additional $4.95 billion in funding support. Another $3.25 billion is going to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is also receiving an…
U.S. Wants Science from Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
…risk assessments,” he says. U.S. officials recently warned Mexican officials that America may take formal steps under USMCA. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Wants…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in relation to the recent storm damage many…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
…small intestine; rather, it passes through to the large intestine, where it ferments and produces beneficial metabolites. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. ARS Scientists Improve…
Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games
…program here. Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Ways to Track COVID in Animals USDA-ARS Scientists Developing New Tests, New Ways to Track COVID In Wild and Domestic Animals (USDA-ARS/WASHINGTON…
OTA on USDA Steps to Prevent Fraud in Organic Ag
…Program for the new “Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule.” Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, says the new regulation will do a lot to detect organic fraud and protect…
Improving Child Health through School Meals
…to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share – keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential.” USDA supports efforts to enhance the…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…and commitments, proposed frameworks, agricultural export programs, and U.S. food aid initiatives; The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and oversight including, but not limited to: cost, eligibility, workforce participation, quality…