…this program, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) can award up to $10 million divided among the highest-rated applications that include eligible universities and private-sector partners. Listen…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…still has in place. “Anti-microbial washes in our poultry, there was no specific discussion on that, neither was there on food additives and feed. And, I’m really happy on that,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…of them is the general supply chain challenges that we’ve had as we’ve recovered from COVID. Another one is the Federal Reserve Bank’s expansion of the money supply which has…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-01-22
…last year, and supply chain issues hampering necessary truck replacements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…current funding availability. The shift to a rolling selection process is in response to market conditions such as cost inflation and supply chain challenges. As LOIs will be reviewed in…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…of the Almond Journey Podcast, ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott talks about global supply and demand drivers. Waycott describes his experience from a recent trip to Spain, Portugal, India,…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…food service operators, and other types of importers, and impose new conditions on the allocation and use of the TRQs. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, a Wisconsin Democrat, says it’s a…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will be awarding funding support among the highest-rated applications from eligible entities which includes certain universities and private-sector partners. USDA will be partnering…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
…toward increased incentives for equipment replacement, and scientists researching artificial photosynthesis to grow food in space. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…food and agricultural systems and our supply chains. That is why research is so important – to understand the challenges, test theories, build resiliency, develop solutions, and take advantage of…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at enhancing national food security. Nominations are now being accepted for county committee elections…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…