…partner in the development of the program, informing USDA on farmworker challenges through a technical assistance cooperative agreement. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) are proving instrumental in strengthening local and regional food systems. The programs help support food purchasing…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…year. Additionally, USDA will invest $40 million in cooperative agreements with organizations to support outreach and training activities for urban farmers. These funds will expand access to nutritious foods, foster…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…used as a resource to help direct future organic research and investment. “One of our primary activities is to generate new research and extension programs focused on organic agriculture,” UC…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…across the Food Chain grant program. The program is meant to support integrated research, education, and Extension projects. Some of the research areas include risk assessments, advancing the understanding of…
Biden Administration Makes Further Investments to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain
…include using loans to modernize equipment, improve facilities, and acquire land. Nonprofit lenders, including private nonprofits, cooperatives, public agencies, and tribal entities are eligible for support from the program. USDA’s…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
Instances of the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus (RB-TSWV) are increasing in Sutter County. Vegetable Crops Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, Amber…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
Once again growers are dealing with limited water availability, further emphasizing the importance of efficient irrigation approaches. UC Cooperative Extension Nut Crop Farm Advisor, Mae Culumber said that last year’s…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…of California Cooperative Extension Research Farm in Shafter. Kern County Vegetable Crops Advisor, Jaspreet Sidhu noted that root-knot nematodes present a significant challenge for carrot growers. Nematodes can cause substantial…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…Zippy Duval says AFBF asked for the extension because America’s farmers and ranchers need time to fully understand the consequences of this 510-page proposal. “We have deep concerns that the…
Deadline Extension for Innovators
…Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Deadline Extension for Innovators Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…label.” Garcia also said that local field extension personnel and county ag commissioners are other excellent resources for further information. Listen to Garcia’s full interview. This was a message from…
Week in Review: Ag Export Solutions Sought & NEPA Revision Concerns Farmers
…and the negative impact it will have on agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is inviting organizations to submit cooperative agreement proposals. Label directions serve as…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is inviting organizations to submit cooperative agreement proposals. Funding for successful agreements will range between $25,000 and $75,000 per award….