…are at financial risk. But the deadline to apply is in less than two weeks. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and USDA Farm Service…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
…has been released by the Department of Water Resources. In fiscal year 2023, H-2A visa usage in the U.S. reached a record high of 378,513 certified positions, marking a two…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively seeking feedback on how foreign investment in American agriculture is reported. USDA is urging public participation until February 16, 2024. Changes are…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…by damaging pests. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has greenlit the transfer of $213.3 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation to APHIS. The funding is to provide crucial support…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, will lead an agribusiness trade mission to South Korea March 25-28, 2024. USDA is…
WIC Program at Risk
…serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive a substantial boost of $38 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its innovative Resilient Food…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-14-23
…by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-13-23
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…percent reduction in U.S. agricultural exports to China. The U.S. agricultural sector has greatly benefited from access to the Chinese market, with exports soaring from $1.73 billion in 2000 to…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…two congresses, and I have seen firsthand how well the Georgia Department of Agriculture alongside key Georgia industries keep our public safe,” he said. “Having multiple regulatory bodies in a…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the…