…President Trump put Section 232 tariffs on India’s steel and aluminum and India responded by retaliating against U.S. food and ag products that were going to India. “Fortunately, the Biden…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…host events and activities ranging from hands-on harvest boot camps and tours to wine festivals, grape stomps, and food and wine pairing experiences. “Basically, anywhere you are in California, there…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…Funding is being made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “This year’s Conservation Innovation Grants competition is unique in that we’re…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…are the market facilitation and market promotion programs called MAP and FMD,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade, in reference to the Market Access Program and…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…program here. Ag Market Growth Ahead Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
22007 Program Eligibility
…past by USDA lending and other farm programs? If so, there was a program of financial assistance, you might need to look into the 22007 program. “This program is designed…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to expedite recovery efforts in the central coast region following devastating floods in March. The floods, caused by record rainfall in the Pajaro…
September is Food Safety Education Month
There’s no better time to learn about food safety than during National Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This month, the U.S. Food and…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…“Our farmers and ranchers want to focus on producing America’s food supply, not on trying to become experts in procuring what was once routine insurance coverage,” Johansson noted. “We urge…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an expansion of crop insurance options with the introduction of the Grapevine insurance program. This program offers coverage for the loss of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers a new insurance program for grape growers and the findings from the Tech…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…eligible for financial assistance through a program called Section 22007, a USDA program created last year by the Inflation Reduction Act. Monica Rainge is one of the USDA coordinators on…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire
…U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire Sabrina Halvorson National…