The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting bids for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Pandemic Assistance funding has been made available to supplement the TEFAP program for the remainder …
Report Shows Agriculture Has An Economic Impact of Nearly $7 Trillion
According to a recent report, the U.S. agriculture industry has an overall economic impact of nearly $7 trillion. The 2021 Food and Agriculture Industries Economic Impact Study was commissioned by 33 food …
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
USDA’s WIC food assistance program is exponentially increasing fruit and vegetable purchases through the summer. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is …
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops …
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $13 million in new technical assistance grants to provide conservation support to communities in over 400 conservation districts. With funding assistance …
E. coli ‘Foreseeable Hazard’ Understates a Complex Situation
A recent report regarding E. coli outbreaks may have understated a very complex situation. As AgNet West reported last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a summarizing report of …
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
The new Wolfskill walnut variety appears to be garnering quite a bit of attention from California growers. Developed through more than 10 years of research at UC Davis, the new …
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for public comment to help guide the development of a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. A total of $10 million has been provided …
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
Public investment in agricultural research is vital for addressing the areas that can be ignored by the private sector. A recent report from American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm …
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency …
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
Bringing agriculture and tech professionals together is going to be critical to maximize the success of new innovations. There has been growing interest in methods for bridging the gap between …
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought …
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back …
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
Held annually at the California Capitol, Capitol Ag Day is a chance to celebrate the state’s diverse agriculture industry and speak to the challenges farmer’s across the state face. The …