…fees. Colorado is facing similar challenges as the states that have turned their programs over to the USDA in terms of making our program financially sustainable. This has included the…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
…around the world for its phytosanitary standards and programs regarding seed production. Listen to the full interview with Celia Gould, Director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…will provide an additional $2 billion for schools to purchase domestic food for their meal programs. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…Council (AIC). “Meat and dairy employers rely on the H-2A and H-2B visa programs to fill jobs they are unable to fill with American workers. While these visa programs provide…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-25-22
…important market access programs and the Citrus Research Board securing immense support from citrus growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…security, trade, and economic growth. Since the program’s inception, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sponsored almost 900 Borlaug fellows from 69 countries via the Office of Global…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…wants to see programs in place to make credit less necessary. “FSA’s credit programs can play a role in helping farm operations transition to the next generation, but we cannot…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and soils. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of investments in voluntary, producer-led, working lands conservation programs,” State Executive Director in California, Blong Xiong…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…the value of crop insurance and disaster programs. Noting that only about 80 of the 400 commodities produced in California fit within a crop insurance program, Johansson stressed the need…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…comes from.” State and county Farm Bureaus may apply for $1,000 grants in support of education programs for grades K-12 in order to initiate new ag literacy programs or expand…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…the programs over the last 21 years, the assessment has averaged $1.35. Since 2001, close to $50 million has been invested in research and outreach, made possible by assessment funding…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…the cost of production more accurately. They also favor enhancing USDA’s market access and development programs to enhance trade. “The farm bill addresses many programs that are critical for wheat…