…and support is coming from a variety of sources on the issue of the right to repair. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…increasingly adopted advanced technology, including enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and variable rate fertilization to improve efficiency, assist agricultural economies and benefit the environment. · More efficient conservation tillage systems, particularly no-till, became…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…agricultural Certified Mediation Program has also been expanded. The changes also allow borrowers who received restructuring with a write down to maintain eligibility for an Emergency loan. Beginning and socially…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
Australian students partake in tours of agricultural operations without ever leaving the classroom. This is due to an immersive technology-based company called Think Digital. The founder, Tim Gentle, uses his…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…affecting a multitude of devices and equipment. Lawmakers and agricultural groups have also been engaging in efforts to eliminate some of the barriers to repairing equipment. U.S. Senator Jon Tester…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
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Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
…(NIFA) announced a 16-million-dollar investment in agricultural education and workforce development for students from diverse backgrounds. This will ensure that all students, including underrepresented and underserved students, in community colleges…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…in funding support is being provided by NRCS in an effort to improve soil health on agricultural lands through EQIP. Cover crops offer a variety of benefits to producers, including…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth…
New Program to Boost Tech Solutions in Fresh Produce Industry
Solutions to current challenges in the fresh produce industry could already be developed, but used in a different industry. International Fresh Produce Association has launched the Fresh Field Catalyst program….
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
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Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…your local agricultural or extension office immediately. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu4VplzANvA The…