…NRCS is making available $850 million in fiscal year 2023 for its oversubscribed conservation programs: the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and Regional Conservation…
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…$850 million available through several oversubscribed programs. Of the overall additional funding, $8.45 billion has been allocated to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)…
U.S. Wants Science from Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
…risk assessments,” he says. U.S. officials recently warned Mexican officials that America may take formal steps under USMCA. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Wants…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…and leveling are eligible for program assistance. Restoration of conservation structures and other installations can also qualify for ECP funding support. Applicants that are approved for assistance can receive up…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…nutrient uptake and efficiency to help promote crop quality and yield. Biofertilizers serve a similar type of purpose but provide a different approach to bolstering plant and soil nutrition. “Biofertilizers,…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
…small intestine; rather, it passes through to the large intestine, where it ferments and produces beneficial metabolites. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. ARS Scientists Improve…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
…U.S. Department of Agriculture expedite mitigation efforts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. National Cattlemen’s…
Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games
…program here. Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Ways to Track COVID in Animals USDA-ARS Scientists Developing New Tests, New Ways to Track COVID In Wild and Domestic Animals (USDA-ARS/WASHINGTON…
OTA on USDA Steps to Prevent Fraud in Organic Ag
…Program for the new “Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule.” Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, says the new regulation will do a lot to detect organic fraud and protect…
Improving Child Health through School Meals
…health and quality of life of America’s children by proposing gradual updates to science-based nutrition standards in school meals, recognizing school districts that have gone above and beyond in nutritional…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…and commitments, proposed frameworks, agricultural export programs, and U.S. food aid initiatives; The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and oversight including, but not limited to: cost, eligibility, workforce participation, quality…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…and Applied Nutrition, Office of Food Policy and Response, as well as certain functions of the Office of Regulatory Affairs will be consolidated under the program. Groups such as the…
Wings on the Menu for the Big Game
…a year ago, according to USDA, and consumers are seeing a lot more features and promotions.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Wings on the Menu…























