…Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “This year’s funded projects will address of a range of those challenges, from energy and…
Soy Products are Plentiful
…Soybean Alliance kicked off a partnership with the Indianapolis Colts last season using SYNLawn grass for pregame and educational programs with remarkable success,” Griffiths continued. “SYNLawn can also be seen…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…available. The plan outlines actions USDA will take to advance programmatic equity to improve access to programs and services for underserved stakeholders and communities. All too often in the past,…
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
…decisions. As a result, EPA is facing more than 20 lawsuits. A decline in staffing in the Office of Pesticide Programs and increasingly litigious environmental groups have further complicated the…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…highlight incentive programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Principal Analyst for ABC, Jesse Roseman said that the online event on April 19 will feature NRCS Deputy State…
Ag Youth Leadership Programs Help Guide Student Career Choices
Youth leadership programs, such as FFA or 4-H, allow students to explore their opportunities and develop their personal and professional skills. Kirsten Franks is a high school senior and president…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Ahead of Mite Populations in Vineyards
…use the right miticide at the right time and UPL offers miticides with the flexibility to fit many grower programs. We have VIGILANT and ACRAMITE which are IRAC 20D and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-06-22
…CDFA programs such as AMMP, and the NASS Pacific Region weekly Crop Progress and Weather Conditions reports are back. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…state-of-the-art educational resource within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. WAPA President and CEO Roger Isom said the new lab will be instrumental in providing students with experience…
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
…to get students to work,” Costa said. “So, certificate programs that are designed to get students employment once they complete, typically, they are two-semester programs.” These programs include an Agriculture…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2023 this week, which includes significant investment in various programs and initiatives important to farmers and ranchers. The U.S….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…may be in an agriculture class. We certainly work with lots of ag programs and FFA programs, but what we do is we ask the teachers that we work with…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs: CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet. Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC-901, Member Information for…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…