…answers. Protecting and strengthening the cuticle can improve stress tolerance and lengthen the shelf life of fresh fruit. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. And, here is Sabrina’s full interview…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…that benefits farmers and employees alike. Along with this effort, AFBF will continue to press Congress on the full reforms that deliver certainty and parity to farmers who produce food…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…unique to specialty crop exports, focusing on foreign food safety systems, export certification, and packaging requirements. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is allocated $72.9 million for innovative projects…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…for America’s sugar producers in the next farm bill. Farm Bureau’s policy resolution advocates for a program that safeguards the interests of domestic sugar producers and supports critical pillars in…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…can now be made at the borrower’s convenience, on their schedule, and outside of FSA office hours. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farmers Can Now…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…Food Hubs program…yet the Administration repeatedly chooses to cut the funding,” and that “over $100 million in budget cuts in family farmer-centered programs is disappointing to California’s family farmers as…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. Courthouse News Service says the review would include analyzing existing threats, the potential impacts of a cyberattack on the safety and availability of food…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, applications are available for the California Ag Leadership Program Class 54 and we…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative, complements various programs supporting existing and transitioning organic farmers, such as conservation assistance, mentorship programs, and crop insurance support. The grants prioritize projects…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…