…on the interest and use of biological products. Increasing consumer demand for sustainability and a generational shift with younger farmers being more open-minded about new production approaches have pushed significant…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…mitigation and rapid response capabilities. The open period for submitting suggestions runs through Aug. 1, 2022. Those interested in submitting projects should visit www.aphis.usda.gov/ppa-projects to get resources and guidance, including…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on a bipartisan basis, which will help lower costs for American retailers, farmers and consumers,” Biden said in a statement. “This bill will make progress…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…insectary. If you don’t have the crew to release them manually in one or two days, you’re likely to lose a lot of the product.” Drones are assisting farmers more…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…Blurpeace using CommonsHelper., Public Domain General Mills and Ecosystem Services Market Consortium announced a multi-year roadmap to scale Eco-Harvest. The market program by ESMC recognizes and rewards farmers for beneficial…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
California farmers are being asked for their perspective on on-farm conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pollinator Partnership is conducting an online survey seeking feedback…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…office. Other groups that have expressed support for the nomination include the U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, U.S. Apple Association, U.S. Wheat Associates, National Association of Wheat Growers,…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…purchase. So, we’re excited about that.” The Seeds for Bees program provides cover crop mixes to farmers to help develop additional habitat for bees and other pollinators. Almond growers have…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…jumpstart that growth by making the organic transition process more accessible and impactful; particularly for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, who experience unique challenges to accessing resources and…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…calling the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season Sabrina…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…farmers grow healthy, affordable foods for families in their own communities.” Some specific investments that have received praise include $200 million for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
A total of 41 organizations representing a broad array of agricultural interests are calling for significant tariff adjustment. Led by Farmers for Free Trade, the ag groups are encouraging the…
Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Senior Government Relations Representative with the National Cotton Council, Robbie Minnich said the findings were similar to other previous studies. Programs such as the Market Access Program and the Foreign…