…perform better on tests of mental development and reading. So really, this funding for WIC and fully-funding WIC is a no-brainer.” USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small agrees. “This is…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive a substantial boost of $38 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its innovative Resilient Food…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, and some good news about food prices. Tune in…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…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 Valley….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on H-2A usage continuing to grow even with high costs, and we…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…percent reduction in U.S. agricultural exports to China. The U.S. agricultural sector has greatly benefited from access to the Chinese market, with exports soaring from $1.73 billion in 2000 to…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…two congresses, and I have seen firsthand how well the Georgia Department of Agriculture alongside key Georgia industries keep our public safe,” he said. “Having multiple regulatory bodies in a…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
California’s Prop 12 was once again in the spotlight before the House Agriculture Committee at last week’s “Member Day” hearing. The hearing allowed lawmakers who are not on the ag…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why the tamper-evident packaging rules of SOE could be a challenge and how…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…doing and interest and excitement and what we’re doing.” Gary Crawford reporting for the US Department of Agriculture. U.S Agriculture “Flips the Script” at U.N. Climate Meeting Sabrina Halvorson National…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics, Vernon Peterson shared his thoughts on regenerative agriculture at the Organic Grower Summit in Salinas. Peterson participated in a panel discussion titled ‘Regenerative – What…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how consumer preferences are challenging the wine industry and will homes of the…