…by prospective borrowers looking to develop projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program. A total of $5.5…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…food service operators, and other types of importers, and impose new conditions on the allocation and use of the TRQs. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, a Wisconsin Democrat, says it’s a…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…the program, which will be due by August 31. The purpose of the bioproduct pilot program is to support the development of scalable bioproduct manufacturing, which will provide a new…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
…toward increased incentives for equipment replacement, and scientists researching artificial photosynthesis to grow food in space. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
…to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…funding for the school meals program, with offsets coming from rescissions from the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says, “Schools and parents…
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
…idea of entrepreneurship to students regardless of what their programs are,” Costa said. Students that take advantage of these resources or programs such as the Industrial Automation Program, tend to…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Ag, Climate Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…to our farmers, ranchers, and foresters; and the production of our food, fuel, and fiber,” he said in his written statement. “Currently, many communities across the country are struggling with…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at enhancing national food security. Nominations are now being accepted for county committee elections…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…
Roundup of Some of the Nation’s Pollinators
…pollinators by planting habitat areas, with plants that help keep pollinators fed and healthy. For more information, you can visit Pollinator.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…the “value-chain” concept and an explicit exemption for agriculture from the Scope 3 requirements. Other recommendations include aligning emission reporting requirements with other emission programs and ensuring disclosure information does…