…up in Iowa.” The book is now available for purchase. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug Sabrina…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…program provides a risk management safety net for all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy, but on a smaller scale. The updates to both programs take effect…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…has been harvested. Interim CAC President, Ken Melban said that it has been a good year despite some of the challenges growers have faced. “We were very pleased with the…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
A decline in school nutrition program spending. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program will enable continued efforts to improve pollinator habitat and forage within agriculture. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Josette…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…Ours program here. White House Announces Hunger Conference for September Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
…teacher to students, students to ag teacher, ag teacher to program, program to ag teacher. It’s all important.” This adherence to integrity guides the teaching style of Duran as she…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
…highest at 0.06 in 2000 and trended downward to a low of 0.03 multiple times from 2000 to 2020. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
…Leaders Program. The program recognizes farmers and ranchers who implement, scale and share climate-positive practices. The program will give the selected global and regional leaders tools and opportunities to broadly…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
…of Ours program here. Tools for Varroa Management Guide Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…support through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the program. The project awards are being administered by the…