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The new program aims to support the development of bio-based products with lower carbon footprints and increase use of renewable agricultural materials.
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An administrator with the Farm Services Agency points farmers in the right direction for filling out ERP applications.
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The Emergency Relief Program provides disaster relief to farmers as part of $10 billion to help the U.S. farming community.
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Extended 30 days, the new deadline is June 15, and the information is intended to provide USDA with data on competition and market access for farmers.
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USDA is hosting a free, virtual convening over three days to highlight best practices and strategies to address stress and mental health issues on the farm.
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The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices.
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The webinar will include adoption trends for conservation tillage, cover crops, structural practices, irrigation practices, and advanced technologies, such as enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and variable rate fertilization.
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A USDA-ARS honeybee – "Pol-line" – was tested against a standard commercial honeybee for the first time, and had a better winter survival rate when both treated and untreated for Varroa.
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A new grant is aimed at supporting American fertilizer production and addressing supply chain competition concerns.
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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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