The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill, and the Representative behind the amendment is firing back. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz …
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with the process for reforming the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system. August 23 is the date that has been set …
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers checkoff amendment opposition, California wheat harvest updates, sanitation approaches in the processing tomato …
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the …
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access and revenue streams for …
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
In a letter sent to the Almond Board of California (ABC), the Punjabi American Growers Group (PAGG) highlights several industry concerns. The group points out almond growers’ struggles, which PAGG …
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives organic dairy producers more …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Animal Ag Alliance’s extremism report, the new avocado variety allowing for denser panting, …
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for …
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
Instead of Christmas in July, how about Thanksgiving in July? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forecasts for turkey production are up. Price forecasts are down. Gary Crawford …
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the …
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical …
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is calling for public input on the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. CDFA will be partnering with the U.S. Department of …