…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. John Deere has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get…
United States and Taiwan to Hold Trade Negotiations
…launching the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The initiative is intended to develop concrete ways to deepen the economic and trade relationship, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values,…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…to take initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. “At the end of the day, I don’t feel comfortable just sitting here as a grower and saying, ‘Well gosh,…
Applications Open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program
…more information and to apply to be a mentor or mentee, visit https://wfa-initiative.com/mentorship-program/. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Applications Open for Women in Food &…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…estimated expenditures. California wine and winegrapes also contribute $7.9 billion in taxes to the state. On a national level, the California wine industry generates $11.7 billion in federal taxes and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers strawberry farmers receiving support in the fight against soil-born diseases, an initiative that…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…said the initiative is a global approach to the question of biologicals. Products that are in varying stages of approval will be deployed in farming operations to gather more data…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
The Black Sea Grain deal, a global food lifeline and key for world fertilizer supplies is being extended for several more months. The grain initiative was set to expire last…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…complement other emergency relief assistance programs by addressing gaps in support provided through other efforts. Phase Two of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) will also begin being rolled out. “We…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “From climate-smart agriculture, to supporting healthy forests and conservation, to tax credits, to biofuels, infrastructure and beyond, this legislation provides USDA with significant additional…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…now open and marks the second phase of USDA’s $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. The initiative is designed to improve the quality of school meals by strengthening access to…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
…the National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI). State Air Quality Specialist with California NRCS, Jesse Bahm said they are looking to collect runtime hour information. “We’re trying to collect our reporting…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…(RMA) seeks to use the two new initiatives to further efforts to broaden participation in crop insurance programs. “Crop insurance strengthens American agriculture, and we want to make sure all…