…consumer advocacy groups address safety issues related to the consumption of insects; Investigate what snacks are provided to your schoolchildren. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA investing $9 million in bioproduct development, the LandFlex program for almond growers…
Eggs Double in Price During 2022
…more limited.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Egg Prices Double During 2022 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…USDA ARS citrus program in Florida. Successes from the Florida program include varieties with improved disease resistance, higher yields, and improved shelf life. The California citrus breeding program will be…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…center, so we can discuss your vision for your land. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide you with free technical assistance and or advice. Don’t do it alone – USDA’s…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…Food Innovation (F3) program. “The whole point of F3 is to set a table big enough for every aspect of the food economy to have a seat at the table…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…in 2022, are included in the ag census. The data inform decisions about policy, programs, rural development, research, and more. The Census of Agriculture is the producer’s voice in the…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…and ARC price and revenue programs. These programs were created in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide shallow-loss risk management coverage. AFBF Economist Shelby Myers says that one factor remains…
National Ag Day Essay Contest Looking for Entries
…in grades 9 through 12. They must be a U.S. citizen and attend school in the U.S. The National Ag Day Program encourages every American to understand how food and…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…to be considered for committee membership. Application instructions are available at fas.usda.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on January 31, 2023. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here….
Applications Open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program
…Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program. Now in its third year, the free-to-join program matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include gender of mentor, areas of expertise, language, and…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS bolstering staff to provide more assistance to producers, CFBF looking to define…