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USDA to make payments to reduce Klamath Basin irrigation demand
USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions to provide relief to impacted California and Oregon producers in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement... more »
A farming dream turned reality at North Carolina’s Seven Sisters Farm
As a child we all have dreams of becoming something big when we grow up, like a rockstar, veterinarian or doctor. At the age of three, Janice Fine, owner of Seven Sisters Farm, drew a... more »
Preparing the next generation of beginning and aspiring farmers
Rich Woodbridge is the agriculture business management educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Niagara County. He developed and runs the Beginning Farmer Training Program, now entering its third year. What kind of education or experience... more »
Public input on agricultural management practices sought in Michigan
The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced July 30 the annual review period for the proposed drafts of the 2022 Generally Accepted Agricultural and... more »
FPAA, TIPA back standard definitions in Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and the Texas International Produce Association applauded on July 28 the efforts of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez in leading a bipartisan letter addressed to the Secretary of Commerce, Gina... more »
Florida Tomato Conference scheduled for Sept. 8
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Florida Tomato Committee will present the 2021 Florida Tomato Conference on Sept. 8. It will be held at the LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W... more »
Georgia schedules farm training for Produce Safety Rule
Tift County (Georgia) Extension will host the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s training for farmers and growers on the produce safety rule. The meeting will be Aug. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost for the... more »
National AI research institute for ag to be led by Washington State University
With a new $20 million federal grant, Washington State University will lead a multi-institutional research institute to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges related to labor, water, weather and... more »
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