The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer projects across 12 states to strengthen competition and lower costs for American farmers. The funding is…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
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Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…the year, according to the recent global dairy report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…Henry Ford Grows a Car,” the winner of the 2020 American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Book of the Year Award. Education materials are included with the book. Listen to…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured $7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). ABC’s funding award is part of…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show information on funding for projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative….
Weed Science Survey Identifies Gap Between Research Priorities and Skillsets
…accelerate the development and application of AI and machine learning technologies in weed management. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the recipients of the first round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), with several California-based entities to receive funding support. USDA…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, nearly $28 million in RAPP funding is going to California-based groups and North…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…2024, after several hours of debate that began Thursday morning. Agricultural groups are applauding several of the items included in the bill. Listen to the story: Ag Groups Respond to…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…USDA Organic Transition Initiative launched in 2022 to support organic farmers and transitioning producers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
RAPP Funding Awards Announced
…the first round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding awards. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…through better risk mitigation strategies and if growers work together to trial these products,” she said. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…