…the point that political action requires funding support and coordination. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that it was an important factor to consider. Puglia explained that it…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…care and tax reforms. Most important for farmers is the funding support included for conservation programs. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed praise for the legislation. The National Farmers Union (NFU)…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for rural broadband thanks to the infrastructure law, using the John Deere…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…already small program resources. Additionally, the background provision prevents those that have completed their rehabilitation from participating in growing a legal agricultural commodity. Establish a federal grant program to support…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. USDA will be investing $25 million made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the role of upcoming FSA committee elections, the funding level increase needed for…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…businesses that survived the worst global pandemic in a century to remain viable in the coming months.” The groups dispute the proposed tax increase as generating additional Medicare funding. Signatories…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Universities. Grants for Hispanic-serving institutions will be competitive and applications for the funding opportunity will need to be submitted by August 29. Program investments made…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…support. Cregan encouraged increasing funding for the Plant Protection and Quarantine Program, along with providing a more stable source of funding for agricultural canine teams. “As California looks to move…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…existing programs. Organizations and schools can work with local Farm Bureaus to apply for the grants, which are available on a competitive basis. Grants are awarded twice a year, in…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…from growers. The $1.25 assessment is expected to provide an estimated $3.5 million in funding. Assessment funding is used to support further research on GWSS and other vineyard pests. “As…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
…new grant program and a new food safety certification for a specialty crop program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…Funding support for EPR and ELRP is being provided through the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. The legislation provides $10 billion to assist agricultural producers impacted by…