…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
…Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren were all in attendance. California LGMA CEO, Tim York said there were several key points that…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We are committed to building a different USDA. One that is steadfast in our actions, mindset and culture around equality and…
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
…it is that they’re buying or selling on that particular day,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “At the end of the day, it is essential to the capacity of folks…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
More than two-dozen agribusinesses and farm organizations will be participating in an upcoming East Africa trade mission. The trip will take place from October 31 through November 4. California agribusinesses…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…distressed borrowers.” Debt assistance offered through USDA has also helped approximately 2,100 borrowers get a fresh start after having their farms foreclosed on. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the support…
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed plans to help farmers with USDA loans who are struggling to make their payments. An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses, and sustaining wildlife and our environment,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Through the investments we are announcing today, we will…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
During a call with ag media, Tuesday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed plans to help farmers with USDA loans who are struggling to make their payments. “Through no fault…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “These actions further build on USDA’s commitment to use all the tools it has available to help farmers.” The request for information in the Federal…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
…farmers and ranchers in California, and this program is a crucial step in cultivating the next generation of talent in agriculture,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release….
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
…administration unveiled a national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “Ensuring access to nutritious school meals is one of the best…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…one-year agreements, $365 per acre-foot for two-year agreements, and $400 per acre-foot for three-year agreements. Proposals for additional water conservation and efficiency projects involving a variety of pricing options are…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…ensuring they are not left out of opportunities for relief from the effects of the pandemic,” Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “The grant recipients being announced today will…