Funding priorities for this year’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program include climate-smart agriculture, invasive species mitigation, and urban agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be investing $15 million…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…2023. They believe the current bill will be extended for at least a year while congress debates the next bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Peterson, Outlaw on Next…
New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
…and Agriculture Professionals” program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is supporting alternative pest management projects with $1.78 million in investment. Five projects are being funded through DPR’s Alliance Grant Program. Nearly $8…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…are having larger crop years. The global situation is becoming a little bit less tight than it was just a few months ago.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Ukrainian…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…soil health case study details how Gemperle adopted a cover cropping approach suited to her needs. She seeds every other row right after harvest and irrigates with her flood irrigation…
Funding to Boost Biofuel Sales
…use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. USDA is making the funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program seeks to market higher blends of…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…listening sessions. “The EQIP program in particular, but conservation programs generally keep coming up because every farmer I talk to nowadays talks about ‘we have to do more with less.’…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…four main areas of focus for the Organic Transition Initiative. Up to $100 million will be allocated for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, to provide direct farmer training and…
Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
…Ours program here. Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Busy Week for USTR Officials
…21st-Century Trade announced, with negotiations planned for this fall. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Busy Week for USTR Officials Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…lower than in 2021. Newland is tracking corn moisture going forward into the harvest season. “And we will give it to black layer, it’s just a function of how much…
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
…for the program until September 22. USDA has noted its intention to renew the program to expand overall grazing conservation through improving partner capacity and expertise. Cooperative Agreements through the…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…said. Just 700,000 tons of food have left Ukraine ports versus the 20 million tons still in silos and 40 million tons of hoped-for new-harvest grain, with seasonal exports down…