…and footprints. If a grower opts into the more detailed section, UC Davis is offering assistance. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…Honorary American FFA Degree.” Vilsack said today’s youth are the ones who will create tomorrow’s food systems. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Agriculture Secretary Speaks…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…program can be implemented successfully. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency oversees the program, landowners facilitate projects, and a third-party certifier helps assess and monitor the projects. Over 25 years,…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…of several ways that USDA is extending support and building frameworks to support urban agriculture, including issues of equity, climate resilience and nutrition access. Twelve members are appointed to the…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…meteorologist Brad Rippey starts with Western water supplies for irrigation, where water storage was boosted by last winter’s significant precipitation accumulation, however: “Some of the biggest reservoirs, especially those in…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…these plans based on scientific merit and their potential to achieve sustainability goals. The agency will continue to support GSP development, providing technical and financial assistance, along with a robust…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…so when you purchase a permit, oftentimes through recreation.gov or even on the local forest web page, you’ll see special cutting areas. And so, forest health experts have identified those areas that…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
…year, which will only add to the limited supply available and more change in the marketplace. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Trends in Agricultural Land…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…commitment to improving our delivery of emergency relief assistance, we have further refined our Emergency Relief Program 2022 delivery process. Instead of two separate program phases, we will now run…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
…Originally at $250,000, it is now $500,000. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…align with humane standards. This regulatory shift, driven by over 40,000 public comments and a listening session in August 2022, represents a pivotal moment for the organic industry. The U.S….
Details of Household Food Security Report
…of the possible causes of changes in food insecurity from year to year. “However, we do know from prior research that increases in Nutrition Assistance and other forms of assistance…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
…Water Act, and the importance of field-level support of the Climate Smart Cotton Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
As growers continue to make strides in improving efficiency in their irrigation approaches, automation presents a significant opportunity. Senior Manager of the Almond Board of California’s Field Outreach & Education…
