Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers climate-smart agriculture in California, MJDOA reaching consumers via Facebook and TV with a…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
In California, climate-smart agriculture isn’t just the future, it is already here as many farmers up and down the state are actively cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving water use efficiently…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…that supports health and ensures producers receive a fair share of the food dollar while advancing equity and combating the climate crisis. Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program USDA Rural…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
The center providing plant solutions in a diverse climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lockeford Plant Materials Center (CAPMC) Serving the State of California The Lockeford Plant…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…across the country, understanding of racial and economic disparities in agriculture, experience working on tribal lands, and commitment to climate-smart agriculture as a solution to addressing climate change. More appointments…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…the first Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Ministerial Meeting. Secretary Vilsack will also participate in a fireside chat with UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-16-22
…NASDA setting their advocacy priorities for the Farm Bill and the state’s investment in climate-smart ag underscores its value. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…on the following topics to form their Farm Bill conversations including, agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resiliency, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…ramping up in recent years to try and limit the spread and impact of the weed. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
How one company is revolutionizing farming one seedling at a time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gotham Greens climate-controlled facility Image courtesy of USDA/NRCS Viraj Puri (L)…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Regan later traveled to Louisiana, meeting residents in New Orleans, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. James Parish, and Mossville, where he saw the impacts of pollution, climate change and…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…how the FAIR Plan operates as part of a broader solution to help protect these businesses, especially those vulnerable to climate-intensified wildfires.” The new coverage will be available for farm…