…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
…dark lesions on the leaves and petioles and can weaken the tops of carrots, ultimately impacting yield. UCCE Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor in Kern County, Jaspreet Sidhu said that two…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-26-23
…Farm Bill spending. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
A new Agricultural Labor Working Group has been established to focus on the consistent issues that farmers have been facing with regard to labor. The bipartisan group was announced by…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…develop and evaluate superior selections to grow in citrus-producing regions. Farmers from around the nation were recently in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…announcement is a positive step forward in removing tariffs and opening trade,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade. “We are particularly pleased to see that recent…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…data to the farm to help producers navigate climate-related challenges. Through the partnership, further opportunities to improve crop performance both on Earth and in space will be explored. USDA and…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…quality control possible, and save jobs. For more information on opportunities through USDA Rural Development, go to rd.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…International Fresh Produce Association wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations to serve on county committees. More than 7,700 individuals serve on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees across the country. Nominations…