…This Land Of Ours program here. Some Food Prices Rise in April Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
…Glenn Cole with the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program said that growers are excited about the potential of the latest variety. “This UC Eclipse has really performed excellently, outperforming Portola…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more about the program….
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
…teach a broad variety of technical skills while fostering understanding of agriculture.” The lessons were developed over the course of an eight-month fellowship. As part of the program, each Fellow…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
The signup period is opening for the new Rice Production Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Prefilled applications will begin being mailed to rice producers the week of…
Celebrating Cinco de Mango
…Muchacho Margarita, Mango Flower, Mango Black Bean, and Caramelized Veggie Burrito, and the Mango Michelada with more to come. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina…
Federal Recommendations on Nutrients Differ from Consumer Intake
…program here. Federal Recommendations on Nutrients Differ from Consumer Intake Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…on May 1, 2023 (see below News Release), that nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial…
New ‘Short-Day’ and ‘Day-Neutral’ Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Fusarium
The University of California, Davis has new strawberry varieties available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Breeder and field manager with the Strawberry Breeding Program, Glenn Cole said the new…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
…Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. is now open and accepting applications. Enrollment for the 2023-2024 growing season officially began on April 1. The program is aimed…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the program….
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
…to expand Food is Medicine programs, from medically tailored meals to produce prescription programs, at key VA healthcare facilities across the country. VA and The Rockefeller Foundation will support two…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative is officially underway. The program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to expand markets for goods produced through climate-smart practices. More than…