September 18, 2023INTERNATIONAL ISSUES ... FAO Touts High Impact Initiatives to Transform Agrifood Systems Initiative calls on stakeholders to assist countries on transforming their agrifood systems and accelerating the pace of their national processes READ MORE
September 18, 2023CONSERVATION PRACTICES ... Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Enrollment Eligibility Expands All Illinois farmers now eligible for enrollment in the program READ MORE
September 17, 2023EXPANDING REACH ... Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research Phase 2 Funding Global legume systems research program receives extension to expand reach and impact READ MORE
September 17, 2023NEW PARTNERSHIP ... Soil Health Institute and Cargill Partner to Advance Water Stewardship This 3-year, $3 million partnership will equip farmers, conservation planners, and sustainability experts across North America with innovative tools READ MORE
September 17, 2023FUNDING AWARDED ... Feds Spread $1 Billion for Tree Plantings to Reduce Extreme Heat, Benefit Health U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the $1.13 billion in funding for 385 projects at an event last week READ MORE
September 14, 2023GHG CONCERNS ... Cattle Industry Consortium Funds Methane Emission Research Methane is the single largest source of direct greenhouse gases in the beef and dairy sectors READ MORE
September 14, 2023OUTREACH EFFORTS ... USDA Invests about $6.5 Million in Risk Management Education for Farmers Funding to help develop training and resources for producers about risk management options READ MORE
September 13, 2023RAISING AWARENESS ... USDA Celebrates First Year of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Market Opportunity Producers enrolling in partnerships to expand markets, deliver meaningful climate solutions READ MORE
September 13, 2023INCREASING SCOPE ... FFAR Renews ESMC Partnership to Grow Ecosystem Services Market Program Eco-Harvest financially rewards participating producers for using regenerative ag practices READ MORE
September 13, 2023Beach Sweep/River Sweep Volunteers needed for 34th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep Volunteers are needed at nearly 100 locations in South Carolina READ MORE