The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) made a significant investment in plant breeding research. NIFA has invested nearly $9 million dollars in 22 different…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a report outlining its strategy for climate-smart agriculture. Efforts to include agriculture and forestry in combatting climate change have been a focal…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…Isom explained. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
FFA Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships
…Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…percent of total CIG Classic funding for projects benefitting historically underserved producers. CIG Classic grantees will need to match federal funding support on a one-to-one basis. USDA announced earlier in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including budget revise funding falling short to meet the necessary…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support for a variety of wood projects through USDA Forest Service programs. The goal is to expand the use of wood…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…coming years. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom noted that funding allotments fall short of addressing the overall water issue in California. “There’s nothing that’s…
Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry
…full circle.” Penney said the overall commitment is low but the value of the experience and collaboration is high. “If you’re funding something, you should be involved in how that money…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-18-21
…livestock operations, the harsh reality of California wildfire season bolstering a need for climate-smart solutions, and the May budget revise includes increases in funding for climate-smart ag programs at CFDA….
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…“That’s a remarkable investment and is an important one for agriculture,” Ross noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
4-H Virtual Code Camp Set to Begin on June 14
…Set to Begin on June 14 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…higher education students will receive grant support from the CCOF Foundation to assist with tuition and educational expenses related to their pursuit of degrees or certifications in organic agriculture. The…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
The Biden Administration has been introducing a series of proposals that will have a significant impact on the agricultural industry. In order to finance proposed investments in healthcare, higher education,…