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The pandemic made it challenging for growers to maintain cover crop systems, and this program can help ensure that cover-cropped fields continue to be utilized.
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From food giants making reduction commitments to consumers preferences for food waste solutions, the move to reduce food loss and waste, and increase sustainability, continues.
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Above and beyond initial funding to rear and disperse the moths, the new funding will focus on specific research on impacts to the pistachio and almond industries.
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The forum will feature a keynote from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, distinguished panelists, 30 breakout sessions and over 100 allied professionals sharing their perspectives on an array of topics.
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USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support projects to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation.
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Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments.
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With funding provided by USDA-NRCS, the project will deploy Extension personnel to perform demonstrations, provide on-farm consultations, and conduct outreach activities to promote locally appropriate best practices.
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In addition to February's forum, USDA also announced a new food waste and climate change blog, loan programs for supply chains, as well as the EPA's call for food waste reduction research and tools for anaerobic digestion projects.
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The deadline to apply for 2020 and 2021 eligible expenses is now Feb. 4, 2022. Growers can apply through their local FSA office and can also obtain one-on-one support with applications
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The theme – New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth – will focus on innovations minimizing agriculture's environmental footprint while ensuring sustainability and improving yields.
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