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Farmers File Solar Panel Lawsuit, Horticulture Careers Highlighted
Line on Agriculture
Farmers and renewable energy groups are suing the USDA over changes to the REAP program, arguing the new restrictions hinder solar project funding.
Seed Your Future is making efforts to promote the wide range of horticulture careers and connect students with local employers during Green Career Week, October 5–9.
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Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
$59 million U of I grant
Idaho Ag Today
The future status of a $59 million grant University of Idaho received to help Idaho farmers implement “climate-smart” practices is uncertain.
PNW Winter Wheat Higher ad Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Pacific Northwest winter wheat production is up 23% from last year, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Alabama Forest Restoration and Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama landowners can now apply for assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
AFBF on Fuel and Energy Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fuel and electricity prices are on the rise again amid declining farm income and the American Farm Bureau responds.
Diesel Prices Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Higher diesel prices were the topic of debate at a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing.
Cooler-Wetter Good for Georgia and Bayer on Roundup Ruling
The Agribusiness Update
This year's chilly, wet weather isn't so bad for Georgia farmers, and Bayer disappointed in federal appeals court ruling upholding award to California man's claim Roundup caused his cancer.
Navel Oranges Smaller and Ranchers Tweet President
The Agribusiness Update
California navel oranges are slightly smaller this year, and Ranchers are being encouraged to Tweet President Trump to voice their frustration.
USDA's REAP Awards and Bird Flu Help Online
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Rural Energy of America Program Awards are Up, and Bird Flu Help Online.
Banning Canola & REAP Grants plus Defining Sustainability
Northwest Report
Oregon bans canola...a new round of REAP grants is announced...and Susan Carter looks at sustainable agriculture.
REAP Deadline Change & Country of Origin Labeling plus Camp Cooking
Northwest Report
Changes to the REAP deadline and the Country of Origin Labeling...plus some camping cookout tips.
REAP Program Updates
Line on Agriculture
Changes have been made to the REAP program including an extended deadline.
Powering the Country & REAP Announcement
Northwest Report
It may take a few years but the country just might be ready for renewable energy...the Ag Secretary has announced 450 new REAP projects and Lacy discusses edible packaging.
Under Secretary Talks REAP
Line on Agriculture
USDA's Under Secretary of Ag talks about the REAP program.
REAP Makes A Difference
Line on Agriculture
With a little help from a REAP grant one dairy operation is seeing some huge savings.
ODA Approves Wolf Funds & REAP Uncertain
Northwest Report
Oregon approves funds for dealing with wolves...the REAP program may be popular but it might be on it's last legs...and Lacy stands up for the potato.