…Funding support for EPR and ELRP is being provided through the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. The legislation provides $10 billion to assist agricultural producers impacted by…
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the application timeline for low interest loans to support water infrastructure projects. Beginning September 6, letters of interest (LOI) may be submitted…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials. The announcement was made during a…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…funding for the school meals program, with offsets coming from rescissions from the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says, “Schools and parents…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
…out more at WGA.com. This week’s episode of Voices of the Valley explores the opportunities for agtech innovation and investment in Latin America. Accelerator The Yield Lab is dedicated to…
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
…have success in finding jobs in and out of the agriculture industry. Costa points out that 90 percent of students in the Industrial Automation Program find jobs in the agriculture…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…reduce the effects of avian influenza on agriculture and trade, while also enhancing readiness for other animal health emergencies.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
At the recent Annual Meeting for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, partner with the Law Offices of Con, Soares, & Conway, Louie Brown provided insight on some of the agricultural…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-22-22
…to help curb ag equipment theft and the budget remaining a work in progress with several ag funding opportunities. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-17-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how homeless campsites on farms can present concerns for land managers, the importance…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
Funding to help new developments when it comes to plant pests. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) is a destructive agricultural pest in many…
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
…years since funding was approved by voters in California to get moving on new storage projects. But that’s happening,” said Wade. “We’re anxious to see some additional funding go the…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…and agribusiness women with more than 50 state, commodity, and agribusiness affiliate organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture…