…works closely with her advisory board to come up with new ideas and encourage more students to become involved and learn about different agricultural careers. “I think our goal is…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…urges nations around the world to not fall into food hoarding or price fixing. “We will not tolerate artificially inflated prices that could diminish the availability of food and agricultural…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…agricultural inputs, seeds, and retail markets. The inquiry is part of the overall effort to address issues of competition within the agricultural supply chain. More information on the request for…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…tutorials to help you get the most out of your experience. The app was recently introduced at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show. A fitting…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
…get perspectives from commodity groups on Title I. Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to provide more equitable services. Increasing awareness…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…our agencies to pursue a coordinated approach alongside USDA stakeholders, including State, local and Tribal governments. Service Center staff continue to work with agricultural producers via phone, email, and other…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…limiting dairy market access in violation of provisions established in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have rejected…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to provide more equitable services. The changes are designed to better support current borrowers,…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
Australian students partake in tours of agricultural operations without ever leaving the classroom. This is due to an immersive technology-based company called Think Digital. The founder, Tim Gentle, uses his…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…affecting a multitude of devices and equipment. Lawmakers and agricultural groups have also been engaging in efforts to eliminate some of the barriers to repairing equipment. U.S. Senator Jon Tester…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…of the grant amount. USDA intends to host a webinar on March 18 to go over details of the program and how farmers and ranchers can apply. The National Sustainable…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
The USDA’s multi-million dollar gift for students from diverse backgrounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…