…released the National Broadband Map in November. Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the new map displays specific location-level information regarding broadband services availability. “Which is…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help expand export markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $202.7 million to…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…to March winter wet season.” The Data Exchange Center from the California Department of Water Resources also shows that the statewide snowpack is in a strong position as of December…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
The USDA is accepting applications for a trade mission to Panama. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is accepting applications from U.S. exporters…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…partnerships, and collaborations. This is a key strategy for empowering producers and developing innovative long-term climate solutions that work for the community,” said National Association of Conservation Districts CEO Jeremy…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources. Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking…
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…to enroll in the coverage program. “Early projections indicate DMC payments are likely to trigger for the first eight months in 2023,” said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux….
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Signed by agency…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-09-22
…address the western drought and conservation priorities, balancing agronomics and the rising cost of fertilizer, and seeing the benefits of whole orchard recycling in almonds. Tune in to the show…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…which shows severe symptoms of scab. USDA/ARS Photo by Keith Weller. A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…Vilsack says, “The virtual center will connect existing resources, including people and programs, to leverage expertise and increase coordination and cooperation.” USDA is enhancing its research focus on precision nutrition…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). As of December 1, DWR is allocating five percent of requested supplies for the…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…coalition members are already struggling to cope with historically poor and costly freight rail service with no relief in sight. The nation’s supply chain is at a breaking point, and…