…“There will be increased costs associated with some of these new IPM programs. But then you’re also going to have increased revenues due to the lower damage rates, which increases…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
…producers. In this episode of the AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt about these new initiatives….
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…10, and many in the industry are evaluating how the budget will affect agriculture. California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program….
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…and stronger country and world.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Vilsack on Food as Medicine Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
…he said. The collection also offers historical and cultural connections with its diverse worldwide representation. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…answers. Protecting and strengthening the cuticle can improve stress tolerance and lengthen the shelf life of fresh fruit. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. And, here is Sabrina’s full interview…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced two USDA investments to support the U.S. specialty crops industry. The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative, part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…for America’s sugar producers in the next farm bill. Farm Bureau’s policy resolution advocates for a program that safeguards the interests of domestic sugar producers and supports critical pillars in…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…can now be made at the borrower’s convenience, on their schedule, and outside of FSA office hours. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farmers Can Now…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…Food Hubs program…yet the Administration repeatedly chooses to cut the funding,” and that “over $100 million in budget cuts in family farmer-centered programs is disappointing to California’s family farmers as…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…exercises would help identify gaps in the government’s readiness to respond to such emergencies. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks Sabrina…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, applications are available for the California Ag Leadership Program Class 54 and we…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…