…across the country, understanding of racial and economic disparities in agriculture, experience working on tribal lands, and commitment to climate-smart agriculture as a solution to addressing climate change. More appointments…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…the first Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Ministerial Meeting. Secretary Vilsack will also participate in a fireside chat with UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam…
VofV: Dissecting the 21st Century Ag Renaissance
…state of abundance vs a state of survival. How to accelerate change by streamlining the path for environmentally-friendly technology. The transformation of urban agriculture. And more! Listen to part 1…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-16-22
…NASDA setting their advocacy priorities for the Farm Bill and the state’s investment in climate-smart ag underscores its value. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…on the following topics to form their Farm Bill conversations including, agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resiliency, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty…
Predators that Threaten a Beekeeper’s Hive on the Farm
…different for bees getting caught in a spider’s web. Flower crab spiders actually hideout amongst bees’ favorite flowers hoping to catch their prey off guard. These spiders can even change…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…ramping up in recent years to try and limit the spread and impact of the weed. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one…
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
…measure its cow’s Milk Urea Nitrogen – or MUN – samples are sent to labs for analysis. But new technology coming soon could change everything, giving dairy farmers real time…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
How one company is revolutionizing farming one seedling at a time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gotham Greens climate-controlled facility Image courtesy of USDA/NRCS Viraj Puri (L)…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
…a single idea can spark a change for an entire industry.” Throughout the video, Dr. Holtz details his experience growing up on the farm and how the seed for WOR…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…advantageous for crop development during the dormant season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll explained that the recent foggy conditions are a welcome change of pace from…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Regan later traveled to Louisiana, meeting residents in New Orleans, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. James Parish, and Mossville, where he saw the impacts of pollution, climate change and…