…their FRAC codes, making it easier for growers to identify and switch to alternative chemistries. Additionally, multi-site fungicides, which are less prone to resistance, can be incorporated into treatment programs….
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…and ranchers. Sirius is a “hero behind the heroes” – a herd of miniature therapy horses that bring comfort to adults and children in hospitals, hospice programs and assisted living…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…are accepted throughout the year. Producers, landowners and forest managers interested in applying for assistance should contact the NRCS. To learn more about EQIP and other continuous signup programs, contact…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…raises questions about the future of climate-smart Ag programs in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. One of those is the 45 Z tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel, as Trump…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael Boren as…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…the origins of their food. Through interactive programs, farm tours and hands-on activities, SEEAG connects participants with local agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the farmers who grow and harvest the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…choices, touching on the economic disparities in accessing healthy foods. They also emphasize the importance of educational programs and initiatives to foster healthier eating habits from a young age. Lisa…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks-7CFR2100_FINAL_1_15Download Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…When farmers and ranchers were encouraged to plant all possible land in support of the war effort. The United States and federal programs were then administered through the Soil and…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…monarch butterflies, and available grower programs such as Project Apis M’s Seeds for Bees and Monarch Joint Venture. Key Links & Resources: Almond Board of California: Environmental Stewardship USDA Packers…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…opportunity for almond growers to demonstrate their role in promoting healthy ecosystems. Several financial incentives are available to support these efforts. Programs such as Seeds for Bees and Monarch Joint…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…Educators through the Cooperative Extension programs at Land-grant Universities. “This grant program continues to grow in popularity, and we look forward to partnering with more communities nationwide to strengthen local…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
DepositPhotos image House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to…