…support bolstering border security and making it easier to immigrate. The group notes that expanding the scope of essential worker programs could be one component of working towards bipartisan compromise…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…food and farm businesses,” UC Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Glenda Humiston said in a news release. “Our strategy of quickly scaling existing successful programs offers quick returns…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
…pest management programs more complicated this season. Burkdoll said that almond growers can have success with addressing scale with Senstar and it can be an effective tool for combatting pests…
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
…to expand Food is Medicine programs, from medically tailored meals to produce prescription programs, at key VA healthcare facilities across the country. VA and The Rockefeller Foundation will support two…
Still Time to Respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture
…local, county, state, and national levels and is an indispensable tool for developing and administering programs that impact the agricultural community.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…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…