…the path to better nutrition and wellness.” CEP is a simplified meal service option that allows schools to provide meals at no cost to all students without requiring families to…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…of Innovation for Western Growers, Walt Duflock said the idea was to do the event “bigger and better” for 2023. The three-day agtech event in Salinas attracted more than 1,500…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), with up to $65 million in grants, is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with other federal agencies….
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…between agricultural water users. WLA CEO, Lesli Allison said the findings can serve as a roadmap to better aligning water supply and demand in the basin, emphasizing the need to…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
Several industry groups have expressed appreciation for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Jon Tester, Roger Marshall,…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
California growers have been pleased with a better-than-expected peach crop this year. Manager and Field Representative for the California Canning Peach Association, Sutton Hunter said it was a bit of…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Act, is part of a joint agency initiative between USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist. More than one-third of all available…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…totaling $250 million in assistance, is based on 2022 rice acreage. The announcement follows the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 by President Joe Biden. The Act granted the…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…and educational opportunities. These investments build upon the NRCS’s 2022 commitment of $50 million in partnerships across 44 states and territories to expand access to climate-smart agriculture and forestry conservation…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…to the detection. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is actively conducting surveys and collecting samples as per the ACP/HLB Action Plan. Samples will be taken from the…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…One significant aspect of the proposed rule focuses on new protection for worker self-advocacy. The rule aims to empower workers to advocate for improved working conditions by strengthening anti-retaliation protections….
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…of better tracking of training funds and fostering partnerships between successful trainers and employers to maximize their impact and benefit workers. “Safe and experienced truck drivers are the foundation of…
