…misuse of funds. She assured that Congress is working on providing necessary support if needed. The conversation also touched on federal cuts to USDA programs, with Rollins clarifying that these…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…are available, each worth $1,500: Bruce Maunder Memorial Scholarship – For sophomores through seniors enrolled in agriculture-based degree programs. Darrell Rosenow Memorial Scholarship – For sophomores through seniors studying agronomy,…
NASS to Host Bi-Annual Data Users Meeting
…to the public, requiring advance registration. The meeting aims to share updates on USDA data and statistical products and to gather input on agency programs important to agriculture. Organized by…
Chairman Thompson Pushes for Stronger Work Link to SNAP Benefits
…hearing looked at two main tools to support this goal: work requirements and the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) programs. Thompson argued that work requirements, which Congress has supported in…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
…ago. There’s huge potential now with gene editing.” McKinney also pointed to uncertainty around federal-state partnerships, especially when it comes to food safety programs. “We’re not panicking,” he said, “but…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…food banks. Nick criticized Newsom’s appeal, citing California’s $76 billion debt and mismanagement of funds. Nick also highlighted pointed to the inefficiency of government-funded programs, citing examples of misallocated funds…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…contrast, the cattle industry is seeing strong returns, with cow-calf producers benefiting from record prices. The report also notes unusually high uncertainty around domestic farm programs and trade policy. Egg…
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
Image by Smith from Pixabay The California Prune Board (CPB) is promoting sustainable farming practices through an educational marketing campaign, highlighting the state’s role as a leading producer of premium…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…the Midwest and South, including tornadoes and flooding, and its impact on agriculture. The USDA announced new agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025, including the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…and South, including tornadoes and flooding, and its potential effects on agriculture. The USDA announced new agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025, including the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…Pierce’s disease (PD) and the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) save California Winegrape growers $56 million annually. Without these programs, grower losses would more than double, increasing from $48 million to $104…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. These industry-driven programs help producers and handlers market their crops effectively by pooling resources for research, promotion, and quality control. The Almond Board,…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
Image credit: FSA/ARC-PLC/License: Creative Commons/by Wikivisual Agricultural producers have until April 15, 2025, to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025…