Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers research of resistance issues with common chickweed, water funding in the May budget…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-15-23
…making strides in funding water infrastructure improvements and part one of a conversation on wage rates and overtime pay in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…Initiative that was launched late last year. The new Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program and the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are being offered as a means of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-12-23
…for continued ag funding in May budget revise, organic production transitioning programs and the third Growing Matters episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…be providing support including equipment and funding to help local agencies divert high river flows away from at-risk areas. Temporary pumps and siphons have already been deployed by the Fresno…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…capped at one cent per pound will also be issued to eligible producers if funding remains at the end of the application period. FSA will calculate payments by multiplying the…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…in mandatory funding to support agricultural research. A letter was sent to House and Senate agriculture committee leaders, highlighting the need for additional funding through the Research Facilities Act within…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…about its progress in deploying this funding to farmers who need it. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. (USDA/Farm Service Agency) Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
Two organic organizations will be making a total of $2.4 million available to help support industry research and outreach. Funding is being provided by The Organic Center and the Foundation…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…technical assistance resources. The funding is available for projects like feasibility studies, network designs, and broadband financial assistance applications. Support for the initiative is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support…
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
…said DPR Director Julie Henderson. “We will continue to support grants, funding and other opportunities to expand access to alternatives and decrease the use of higher-risk pesticides to accelerate the…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…energy costs and create jobs. These grants are part of the Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) which allows for community-driven solutions to address high energy costs and pollution through renewable…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the decision by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota to grant a preliminary injunction stopping…