Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. The continuing series of California storms is having a dire impact on agricultural production…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers priorities for Farm Bill funding to help bolster ag research, the latest Almond…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-22-23
…100,000 dairy cows relocated due to massive flooding, and the propane farm incentive program providing payments for usage data. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
…rural areas still lag behind urban areas, according to the USDA. USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
COURTESY: ANJA RAUDABAUGH Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. Last week’s storms have left broad swaths of Tulare County under…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act of 2023 seeks to address concerns related to labeling. Requirements under Ag…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…loves drawing nature, animals, and working on projects that require a little bit of research. She has illustrated many books for kids including Orangutanka by Margarita Engle, Chicks Rule! (by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen), Right This Very…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…as important reasons for enhancing crop insurance options. Additionally, investment in research and innovation will be a necessary area for focused farm bill funding. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…a year, according to Potatoes USA. About 22 percent of the U.S. potato crop—nearly 7,500 million pounds annually—are made into chips. And USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) helps ensure that…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…a cornerstone of the new requirements. Research Horticulturalist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Eric Brennan explained the order provides incentives for growers who use cover crops. “When you grow…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…fund SNAP and WIC programs. Agricultural research is also highlighted as a priority in the budget, with $4 billion for ag research, education, and outreach. That includes $370 million to…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative programs, which fund research that advances climate- smart agriculture and forestry and strengthens the bioeconomy. In line with President Biden’s Executive Order on…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
…Administration (FDA) announcement. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act of 2023 seeks to address concerns…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
Growers are preparing to implement their nitrogen plans after a long bloom period this season. Associate Director of Agricultural Research with the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said…