…floodwater on agricultural lands. Land that has not been in production for three years is ineligible for diversion under the order. Floodwater capture on agricultural land where pesticide or fertilizer…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
…and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page. Visit the Center’s YouTube channel for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe year-round. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…30-page document. Several member organizations have celebrated the release of the policy recommendations and are eager to engage with lawmakers. “Despite a pandemic, severe weather, volatile markets and rising costs,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new pesticide reporting tool called CASPIR, drought impacts on vigorous rootstocks and…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…education has long been a commitment for Culver’s – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25). This year, in its ninth annual FFA Essay Contest, the national restaurant chain is…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers more H2A preparations and requirements, the EPA proposing a new rule for pesticide…
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
…continue to see the potential leaders in each one of our members and advisors.” FFA will also be raising funds during Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 23. A donation…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…a proposed rule that would change the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). In 2015, EPA made significant changes to the…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…expand access to financial and technical assistance for producers to advance conservation on their farm, ranch or forest land. (USDA-NRCS/NEW ORLEANS, LA/Feb. 13, 2023) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers data from the On Farm Readiness review, tips for keeping pesticide residue off…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DPR’s robust produce pesticide testing process, the options to mitigate issues with…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…Pesticide Regulation was piloted in Stanislaus County and shows promise. The tool connects growers with their neighbors to encourage more coordinated use of mating disruption on a wider scale. “If…
Improving Child Health through School Meals
…quality, and assisting small and rural school districts in improving the nutritional quality of school meals. Vilsack shared proposed updates to the school meal standards to reflect the latest nutrition…
