The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans, and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided more…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…being proposed to refine the process of reporting foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. The initiative, led by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), centers on enhancing the…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) commended APHIS for taking the lead in addressing the issue. The funding, according to Hartwig, will enhance preventive activities in California and other…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
…NRCS offers opportunities to address conservation priorities in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
WIC Program at Risk
…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 Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…can submit proposals by February 26, 2024. AMS encourages applications that prioritize smaller farms, new and beginning farmers, underserved producers, veterans, and underserved communities. Brian German Ag News Director /…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-14-23
…and 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…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
…nice with each other and get disruption done.” The Almond Board of California also has resources available to help growers manage NOW in orchards. Listen to the segment below. Brian…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…The data was released this month in USDA’s Household Food Security in the United States in 2022. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
…“There are things about the California climate that make that a not great way for counting chill. The trees would sometimes react differently from how we would expect if we…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-13-23
…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 Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…status was removed. Signatories of the letter include The Almond Alliance, Farmers for Free Trade, and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. The letter emphasizes the lessons learned from the…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…agency in the next farm bill.” He said states don’t need multiple agencies overseeing pesticide regulations. “This is an initiative I have continued to build support for over the last…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…insect population that poses a threat to the specialty crops industry. Led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the University of California, the research shows populations…