…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…out to your UF/IFAS Extension office in your county for programs, information and assistance. To access this blog in Spanish, please use this link. Source: UF/IFAS: One step to curbing…
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
…with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has today’s This Land Of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device…
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
…in much-needed ERP assistance, the groups expressed serious concerns with changes. The biggest change is a “progressive factor” that reduces the disaster assistance for many eligible growers based on the…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…feast for 10 people. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…resources that some of the larger commodity groups do.” She said the $100 million from the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) will address some of the technical barriers to trade…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…supported through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is anticipated to amplify capacity and streamline operations at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. Port improvement initiatives,…
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
…of the turkey industry has become less, but is still very important.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “As I’ve often…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…decorations made by West Virginia school children. “This year, the Christmas tree that will be showcased at the Capitol in Washington D.C. is from right here in our great state,”…
Week in Review: Bad Year for Powdery Mildew & Red Tape Reduced on Sites Reservoir
…149. California’s flagship climate program, the Healthy Soils Program, is facing a significant funding setback after errors were found in the state’s budget. DPR is seeking comment on a proposal…
Latest Inflation Report Mostly Good News for Food Shoppers
…decreases in consumer price reductions this past year, and about how much. Listen to USDA’s Gary Crawford’s This Land Of Ours program here. Latest Inflation Report Mostly Good News for…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information about services available from the California Agricultural Mediation Program and the expansion…
