…from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP) was established through the Budget Act of 2021, with $15 million being provided to CDFA for…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation Credits Lisl H. Detlefsen is the author of a growing number of picture books. Her titles about…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…and resource-saving crop rotations. The NAFB contributed this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…chain who provide food, feed, fuel, fiber, and other products to consumers across the United States and abroad.” Groups including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm…
Almond Matters: Managing Leaffooted Plant Bugs in Orchards
…on a whole bunch of different arthropod pests including spiders and whatnot. So, it’s a double-barrel shotgun. You can use those two in combination in a program or individually as…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…the country always has the perfect potato for frying into chips. ARS’ potato breeding program has already produced some major winners in the potato chip category. But, research Geneticist Richard…
Groups Speaking Up on Barriers to Rural Broadband Expansion
…private providers.” But, he said there’s confusion over the control of the funds and some of the authority under the FCC. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the questions regarding carbon sequestration programs, the pistachio industry contributing more than $6.4…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…tools to keep things running on the farm, so the food supply chain keeps running too.” The MOU sets a framework for farmers and independent repair facilities in all 50…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
Thanks to several storm systems to begin the calendar year, California’s current snowpack is now on pace to match a historic record. One important program facing substantial budget cuts is…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) have been announced, totaling $29 million in grant offers. Applications for the first two rounds of the new program were submitted from more…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
President Joe Biden has released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, addressing several programs relevant to agriculture. The presidential budget lays out significant investments to support conservation efforts and…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…