The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show information on funding for projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative….
Weed Science Survey Identifies Gap Between Research Priorities and Skillsets
…herbicide applications showing promise, public funding for weed research has declined, raising concerns about the lack of support for vital areas like integrated weed management. Weed scientists emphasize the necessity…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the recipients of the first round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), with several California-based entities to receive funding support. USDA…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, nearly $28 million in RAPP funding is going to California-based groups and North…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…includes your requested priorities, well, back home, we call that chicken [expletive].” Representative Jim McGovern of Massachusetts criticized the draft legislation, including its funding mechanisms that could take money away…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic…
RAPP Funding Awards Announced
…the first round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding awards. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…on their connections, she said. ORGANIC SEED The National Organic Program permits the use of conventional seed on organic farms granted that organic seed of the variety is not available. …
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott criticized the bill for potential cuts to SNAP and restrictions on climate-smart conservation funding. The Climate…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
(USDA/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry,…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…within the grape industry. The farm bill frameworks from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees include specific funding for combating Huanglongbing. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and receive all…
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding
The farm bill frameworks from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees include specific funding for combating Huanglongbing (HLB). Both frameworks continue funding the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension…