…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…out more at WGA.com. Dr. Eugenia Saini, the Executive Secretary of Fontagro, joins the podcast to talk about her objective of strengthening public and private strategic alliances that enhance international…
U.S. Fertilizer Production to Be Supported By $500 Million Investment
…of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “USDA believes in the growth of innovative, local businesses owned and shared by people who can best serve their…
Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects
…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 Central…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…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…
Week in Review: Good Year for Avocados & Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High
…Secretary Karen Ross said an “all-of-the-above strategy” will be necessary to address California’s water needs over the next 20 years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…former Senior Vice President of Science, Technology & Strategic Planning at Western Growers, who passed away in August. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia, Secretary of the California Department…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…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 Central…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…necessary facility improvements, expand their businesses, and strengthen the nation’s food supply chain,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “These grants are one part of USDA’s…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California joining the opposition to foreign land ownership, a new climate change adaptation…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. In a letter addressed to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
California is receiving more than $23.4 million for specialty crop support for Fiscal Year 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the funding…