Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…expressing interest, that’s got to be a good sign.” Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…against the rule and called it a “direct attack on cattle producer profitability.” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the addition an “enforcement tool”. “Today we provide an enforcement tool…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…will be able to ask questions about the HSP process and requirements for proposals. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on protocols for a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. It was announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced the Board of Directors election results on June 11. The names have been submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Taylor Hillman, ABC’s…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…American agriculture, but especially for Native food and agri-systems,” said Taylor. “USDA and the Intertribal Agricultural Council share a commitment to promoting the authenticity and enriched nature of growing, harvesting…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to bolstering the economy and increasing competition for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and small business owners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…Reference Sheets for exporters. These projects aim to meet international standards and facilitate trade. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…the deadline to apply for the September trade mission. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor says there are opportunities for more U.S. agricultural goods, and especially…
RAPP Funding Awards Announced
Over sixty organizations and one hundred projects are recipients of the first round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
(USDA/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased…