The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…on the rural and agriculture communities we serve at The Department of Agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. Other programs from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for rural broadband thanks to the infrastructure law, using the John Deere…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…Agricultural Marketing Service has signed the agreement under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). “Providing access to new markets for more producers and helping more Americans experiencing…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…requirements. Eligibility for the program extends to agricultural businesses, nongovernmental organizations involved with agricultural producers, along with non-federal government agencies. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the role of upcoming FSA committee elections, the funding level increase needed for…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…be in recession, as those businesses have lost employment in three out of the last four months.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
Heat illness prevention is of paramount importance with triple-digit temperatures lingering in much of California. Vice President and Chief Education Officer for AgSafe, Angelina Ceja said that both employers and…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
More than $14 million in additional financial support will be invested in ag workforce training. The funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to support training in historically…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…support. Cregan encouraged increasing funding for the Plant Protection and Quarantine Program, along with providing a more stable source of funding for agricultural canine teams. “As California looks to move…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
Farm Bureau is encouraging ag literacy. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awarded $9,400 in grants to recognize agricultural literacy programs of ten…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…from growers. The $1.25 assessment is expected to provide an estimated $3.5 million in funding. Assessment funding is used to support further research on GWSS and other vineyard pests. “As…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…Funding support for EPR and ELRP is being provided through the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. The legislation provides $10 billion to assist agricultural producers impacted by…