DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California has announced that applications for the 2025 Almond Leadership Program are now open. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, is designed…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in financial assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers. This funding is aimed at helping farmers and ranchers…
Food System Leaders Urge for Continued Nutrition Security Funding
…local and regional food systems into these initiatives. Mark Nicholson of the Alliance for National Nutrition Incentives emphasized the success of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP). From September…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…in advancing commitments made during the White House Hunger, Health, and Nutrition Summit two years ago. The conversation highlights industry efforts to improve children’s nutrition and address hunger through innovative…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…will go up in coming weeks as more damage is assessed. The USDA is working closely with state officials to evaluate the total impact and provide assistance to affected farmers….
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…programs: the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and Food for Progress. The McGovern-Dole program will receive $248 million to provide vital school meals in nine countries….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…Strawberry Breeding Program aims to meet growers’ needs by developing strawberries with improved yield, flavor, disease resistance, and adaptability to various growing conditions. The program not only licenses varieties but…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…7, 2025. For more details, visit the scholarship program website or email Scholarships@grapesfromcalifornia.com. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…oil and meal protein are now incorporated into feeds for egg-laying hens, which contain minimal levels of CBD and THC. These feeds present opportunities for enhanced nutrition, given their beneficial…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
…of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…