…resources to respond to recent cases of New World screwworm in livestock in southern Mexico and Central America. Rusty Halvorson has more. More Funding for Screwworm Management What to Look…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…lapse in funding, it is set to expire at the end of December 2024, increasing the pressure on lawmakers to act swiftly. Ten of the largest agricultural organizations advocating for…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Land-Grant College Founded Under the Morrill Act
…16, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act. In fact, the school was the first land-grant college under the Morrill Act. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities Land -grant universities exist in nearly every state…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…Milk Producers Federation. They discuss the current lame duck session in Congress, focusing on temporary funding measures and delays in the new farm bill. The conversation explores the potential impacts…
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
…Developing States (SIDS) criticized the exclusion of loss and damage funding. Progress was made on adaptation indicators and extending the Lima gender work program, but contentious debates over energy transitions…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
…those interested can apply at any time, to be considered for the FY 2025 IRA funding opportunities, complete and eligible applications must be received by the following National cutoff dates…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…communities, he emphasized the need for consistent federal funding and support for staff, particularly as Congress negotiates the next Farm Bill. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…the SCH Project, bringing the current area close to 5,000 acres, with potential growth to nearly 8,000 acres. Funding for the project includes $70 million granted by the U.S. Bureau…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…are accepted year-round, producers aiming for the first review must apply by November 15, just days away. With the addition of Inflation Reduction Act funding, NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…event showcased the groundbreaking organic farming research conducted by Dr. Eric Brennan and underscored the urgent need for increased funding to sustain and expand this critical work. Dr. Brennan’s research…
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
…pilot in 2021 with $3 million in funding. It initially provided support through three areas: direct loss, deterrents, and presence. The pilot ran until March 2024, awarding 109 grants to…