…from farmers and landowners are being accepted into the program this year. USDA reports that a lower percentage of offers were accepted than last year because of program limitations on…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
…exist at the federal level. I’d encourage people to understand the truth about how Checkoff programs operate by visiting their websites, or better yet, by getting involved in the Checkoff…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…All of the eligible 1890 Land-grant Universities will be receiving funding through the program. The projects are part of NIFA’s 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program. Some of the funded activities…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-26-23
…in rice, UC ANR assistance for the Healthy Soils Grant Program, and national crop conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Manure Recycling on the Farm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs. They are funded by contributions to those programs from producers throughout the country that pay in,” he explained. “It really speaks to the…
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
…industry members to testify virtually. Nearly two-dozen proposals have been submitted for review by a variety of industry groups including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). “We plan to provide…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…types of programs, Febbo explained. LandFlex grants will be used to support water conservation and climate-resilient agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, the program incentivizes farmers to permanently reduce…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…and revenue streams for producers while strengthening the food system. The investments will also give consumers better access to locally-grown foods and healthier choices. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives organic dairy producers more…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
…reports. I noticed a number of radio stations and TV channels are doing Christmas in July programming so I decided to try Thanksgiving in July taking a look at that…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical…