…in the House and what that could mean for the new farm bill. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…initially as a Procurement Manager. Prior to his time at Woolf Enterprises, Hartwig served as the Vice President of Grower Relations for the Nisei Farmers League from 2008 to 2014….
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…agricultural lands. This historic investment, a result of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, signifies a crucial step towards supporting climate-smart agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships. Recognizing…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…focus is on continuing resolution appropriation measures,” he said. “Those of us on the committee are frustrated, as the American farmer is, our farm family is, and I personally want…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…happy. Farmers are having a good year.” The positive impact, however, extends beyond the farm gates. Johnson highlighted the broader benefits to communities and various supporting industries. “Our communities, our…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale, California. During a visit to the farm, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie noted the…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…will generate $5,000 scholarships for students attending trade schools and two-year colleges to pursue a skilled trade or agriculture-related field. There will also be $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new organic livestock rule that helps farmers and consumers, the needs of…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…month. This is the committee’s seventh meeting and is scheduled for November 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM. The 2018 Farm Bill directed USDA to create the committee to advise the…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…of the legislation is to provide support to workers, certain employers have voiced apprehensions about the amplified financial strain. Numerous agricultural associations, including the California Farm Bureau Federation and Western…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
In a significant move to aid farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a relief program worth over $3 billion. Eligible producers…