Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support…
Health Benefits of Gardening
…a century ago and strives to educate, inspire, and motivate people to grow home gardens. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…assistance, efficiency and weatherization. This program, unique within USDA Rural Development, will provide historically underserved communities with the opportunity to keep essential systems functioning during climate change related extreme weather…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…the North Dakota court. So, with the previous injunction secured by NCBA, the WOTUS rule is paused in 26 states. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. NCBA Highlights Federal Injunction…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…the key with these diseases,” Burkdoll noted. “If you don’t get on preventatively, they will eat your lunch and take out your crop.” Attacking the pathogen with a program approach…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…Ours program here. Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…challenges of organic transition.” Direct Farmer Assistance NRCS will dedicate $70 million to assist producers with a new organic management standard under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…the effort. Funding provided through USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will expand access to technical assistance and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Grant awards are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA providing $1.1 million for IPM assistance, storm impact updates for Monterey County,…
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
…in the mail. They can travel to new areas on agricultural materials such as soil, seeds, homegrown produce, and plants. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs
…the table for more effective management approaches to be developed. “If it really is optimized, then maybe you do something like an attract and kill program,” Daane noted. “You put…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…of Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne have been included in the declaration. According to the White House, “assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…Technology is also helping dairy farmers better understand how to manage some of the cost drivers around dairy more efficiently. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….