…rural communities through the Empowering Rural America program. The funding will create over 10 gigawatts of clean energy, reducing pollution by the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
…This one sort of brings those worlds together, brings the tech, the investors, the manufacturers and most importantly, the farmers together in a place.” “And one of the things that…
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
…from eligible organizations to distribute these incentives at certified farmers markets, community-supported agriculture sites, farm stands, and brick-and-mortar retailers across California. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on October…
Bayer CropScience Awards Incubator Opportunity to Genvor
…market faster, benefitting farmers and promoting sustainability. Bayer’s Golden Ticket program is part of a broader effort to accelerate agricultural innovation by partnering with startups worldwide. This collaboration highlights Bayer’s…
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
…to limit the soybeans, grains, and other cargo they carry to prevent barges from getting stuck, which means less profits for farmers. Approximately 60 percent of all U.S. grain exports…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-17-24
…more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and an additional half million dollars from other industry partners, is being led by researchers from UC Davis and the USDA. The…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
By pklimenko/DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-16-24
…interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets
The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. By darklight_photography/DepositPhotos Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve….
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…operations and emissions. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-13-24
…interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make…