…an opportunity to thrive. Francisco Jardim, founding partner at SP Ventures (Latin America’s largest agtech venture firm), explains how investment in biologicals, agriculture financing (aka AgFinTech) and e-commerce platforms has…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…and the American people for entrusting us to do this important work.” The Forest Service remains committed to sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of all of America’s forests. Visit…
RCPP Applications Accepted Through April 13
Up to $225 million is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Funding opportunities for conservation partners are available through…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new EPA rule that might make it more difficult to register new…
Tips for Storing Produce in a Root Cellar
Some tips for storing produce in a root cellar. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the first and probably most important tips about storing produce in…
EPA Changes Pesticide Registration Practices
…consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service as appropriate. Previously, EPA did not consistently assess the potential effects of conventional pesticides on listed…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) details the trade war impacts stemming from tariffs on steel and aluminum. The report examines the losses that occurred in…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-17-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers thieves on the hunt for copper wire and processed tree nuts, a “containergeddon’…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
The produce that can be stored in a root cellar. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. House cellar is full with vegetables and preserved products for winter use….
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…Secretary Karen Ross said continued investment in water resilience, particularly in areas of storage and deliver, is critical for preparing for future water needs. “California built its major water delivery…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show goes over the pressing issues for lawmakers after returning to Washington, Farm Bureau’s perspective…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships. The investment is being made as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). The University of California,…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…