The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County, affected by recent wildfires may be eligible for food assistance through the …
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
At a recent confirmation hearing, President Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. …
USDA/APHIS Uses Emergency Funding to Combat Exotic Fruit Fly Outbreaks
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) will use $129.2 million in emergency funding to combat exotic fruit fly outbreaks, which threaten crops and trade. …
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
Although you’re hearing a lot about how the wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los …
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss agricultural burning in the San Joaquin …
Farm Bill Extension, Ag Disaster Aid in Fed Funding CR
Some ag oriented measures were part of legislation approved this weekend – Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through mid-March. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting …
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
The California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced it has been awarded $7 million in funding from the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program’s (RAPP) second round of grants. The funding aims to expand …
American Seed Trade Association Receives $1 Million to Expand Global Markets
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. The RAPP …
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
Durango Boots is making a impact on the Western community through its National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, but the deadline is just days away. The scholarship awards $30,000 to …
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
A recent report released by The Directions Group, formerly known as Aimpoint Research, outlines potential ripple effects across several key areas of U.S. agriculture policy if farmers lose access to …
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a new partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund projects that strengthen local and …
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
The increased frequency of natural disasters has created a challenging environment for farmers. However, the effects of climate and weather-related disasters are not uniform, varying greatly depending on location. To …
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate changes to …