…market opportunities for producers.” The budget includes $1.2 billion in continued support for conservation programs administered by USDA. Substantial funding for grants and loans to support energy efficiency improvements for…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…producers use innovative techniques to create biobased products derived from plants and other agricultural, marine and forestry materials. Examples include construction materials made using cashew nut, castor and canola; cleaning…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
…consumer confusion over the nutritional content of plant-based beverages, but doesn’t go far enough,” said National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern. “To eliminate consumer confusion over their…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…Pilot Program helps producers with on-farm recharge and addresses groundwater depletion. Historically underserved producers can receive advance payments through EQIP to help with costs associated with materials and services. Other…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere”
…Pixabay The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and other industry stakeholders prevailed in their battle to protect generic names in the United States. The…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…to find the workers they need,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “This is why Congress must act to pass agricultural immigration reform now. America’s agricultural producers simply cannot wait any…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…one file to issue payments to rice producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers changes to post harvest watering for nut producers, Ag Neighbors seeking to deploy…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…“The Biden Administration continues to ignore these crises, neglecting America’s producers and consumers,” said Thompson. “In fact, this Administration continues to promote nonsensical regulations and policies that create needless uncertainty…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…producers and communities address pressing climate challenges and build resiliency for the future. Complemented by investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, USDA is utilizing this framework and all available tools…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
…document is intended to provide consumers with more information to distinguish the nutritional differences between milk and plant-based alternatives. President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, Jim Mulhern…
VofV: Radicle Growth CEO and Managing Partner Kirk Haney on the Secret to Successful Agtech Investing
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…