…of other organisms out there that actually never have been considered as biocontrol agents,” said Wackers. “Don’t get stuck in the applications of only using microbials for disease control and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers making risk management tools a Farm Bill priority, growing cutting back on fertilizers…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says risk management should be a farm bill priority. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image credit: FSA/ARC-PLC/License: Creative Commons/by Wikivisual During…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…the practice himself before he knew of any other plans for water distribution. With the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), districts are having to do more to recharge their groundwater…
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…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act will strengthen these important tools.” The two pieces of legislation would help further conservation and stewardship efforts. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)…
Community Food Project Investment
…investment of nearly $10 million through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP). This funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, bolsters USDA’s food and nutrition security…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…also observed a secondary impact the mites were having on the plants. “What we saw was in the untreated plants – the plants that did not receive the mites –…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…providing support and outreach to the agricultural community. The overall goal of LandFlex is to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Easing pressure on groundwater will help…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…Broadband DATA Act, which essentially led the way to this new, more granular map so that folks can see where and who is getting broadband service,” she said. Buckman says…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…knit together, in cities and rural areas across this country, who are working to build an equitable and sustainable farm and food system for us all.” Farm Aid’s grantmaking is…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…soils, the different organic inputs that you’re dealing with and making sure that you’re trying to do it in a sustainable manner as well,” DuPuis noted. “For us, it’s important…