…what resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources in their area,” NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary R. Keough said in a press release. NASS…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…enhancing supply chain resilience. This funding follows an MOU signed last year, creating the California Port Data Partnership to improve data sharing among ports. The partnership and the funding are…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…HHS also says the funding was made available through the federal-level Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle and allows Moderna to enhance vaccine response capability. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…partnership with the USDA Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement beyond poultry into beef and other parts of our food supply chain. That’s one reason why we are putting our money…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals for the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) until August 16. Funding support for the program comes from the 2018 Farm Bill and…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…FSA farm loan programs. This partnership aims to improve access to USDA programs and streamline the application process for disaster relief and other emergency assistance programs. Listen to the report…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…guideline implementation in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation economies to help facilitate adoption and implementation of official APEC MRL guidelines. Another project includes finding a research partner for data generation…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…will be kept anonymous and integrated into a report with information from another similar survey in the Pacific Northwest. “This survey is going to be very useful for us to…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…help existing organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production and processing. Other efforts under OTI include AMS’ National Organic Program’s (NOP) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP builds…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…crop year,” NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary Keough said in a news release. “The results are used by farmers and ranchers, USDA, exporters, researchers, economists, policymakers, and others to inform…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-08-24
…bill proposals and investments made through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…Grouse Initiative (SGI) and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWFL) initiative. The initiatives are being made available through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. They are aimed at supporting farmers and…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…technical assistance to the agricultural community, the Farm Service Agency’s partnerships with organizations like FarmRaise, Inc. increase awareness of and broader participation in our extensive suite of farm and farm…