…authority to regulate corporations, both domestic and foreign, involved in farmland ownership. Authorize the imposition of penalties on corporate entities that violate ownership restrictions. Several organizations are supporting the legislation,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why Canada’s meat industry is watching the U.S. and information about the Organic…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
USDA is working to help organic growers keep up with market demand. Consumer demand for domestic organic products is on the rise, said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-22-24
…funding set to benefit the organic sector. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…support for organic transition. NRCS will allocate $70 million under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers with the new organic management standard. Additionally, $75 million in cost-share…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…aim to enhance and establish organic markets, ultimately boosting domestic consumption of organic agricultural products. The projects will deliver information and services to over 20,000 producers and 20,000 buyers, expanding…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how organic production goes beyond popular buzzwords and the USDA is starting up…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-08-24
…why some say a change in mindset is a critical aspect of converting to organic production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…great restrictions regarding emissions, alternatives to burning, water use and conservation, among others. It is only feasible to continue operations with support from incentive programs. Farmers have a lot of…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…highlighting strategies for organic fertilization planning in mature almond orchards. “While we covered some of this at [The Almond Conference], this is really an opportunity to dig into these topics…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…steps to take along the way. Following a panel discussion on “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” at the Organic Grower Summit, Trice emphasized the need…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…In a surprising development, Morgan said they achieved impressive results by adopting organic practices in conventional brassicas, revealing a need to rethink traditional approaches. “We had to move organic processes…