…innovator with ten patents. During his tenure as the Director of the Seed Science Center, the faculty and staff conducted seed programs in 79 countries, including 34 countries in Africa….
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
…was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for the programs includes cooperative extension programs, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and U.S. government-affiliated research agencies. Both of the programs that are available from the organic organizations are currently…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…opportunity and helps build bright futures.” Several key priorities have been noted for the program. Improving infrastructure within rural communities and ensuring access to USDA Rural Development programs and benefits….
AgNet Weekly: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act
The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…as well. But Alternaria is the one that can come on really bad, especially in a year like this,” Burkdoll explained. Staying on top of fungicide programs is a critical…
AgNet Weekly: ASTA Farm Bill Recommendations
Research and innovation, fairness to farmers when it comes to conservation programs. Those are just some of the recommendations the American Seed Trade Association has for the 2023 Farm Bill….
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.” Severe storm systems have taken…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…requirements. Their market-tested programs are designed to help large-scale operations eliminate fire ants with confidence. Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait runs the gamut of application locations and can be applied anywhere…
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, joins host Sabrina Halvorson to talk about food as medicine and how some government programs can help people get the right…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…the efficacy of preemergent programs will become apparent and will dictate how strong of a postemergence program might be necessary. “Right now, in the next I think two to three…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Tree Nuts Safe from Pest Pressures
…low impact on beneficials making it a great fit for IPM programs.” Listen to the full episode below. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making another investment in school lunch programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tray of food in a school canteen The…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the needs for updating the definition of ‘rural’ in federal programs, water stress…