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Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is expanding their sustainability efforts with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding is being made available through USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities…
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
…of leaders,” adding, “We’re excited to see the enthusiasm for agricultural education and FFA reflected in our membership.” The top five membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois and North…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…in the safest, effective way for people and the environment,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Week in Review: Quarantine Established for New Pest & Citrus Forecast Declines
First quarantine in the Western Hemisphere for Tau fruit fly was enacted in Los Angeles County. The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights a small decline…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…the Market Access Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding would be used to create a domestic market development program designed specifically for specialty crops and overseen…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
…is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Fresno State hosts the program, in collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman University, Chico…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive outlook for California berries, the record enrollment in CRP, a conversation…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
Several California water projects are receiving additional federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding for California projects is part of a larger overall investment of $152 million in various…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…BioPreferred Program, which directs federal agencies to increase their biobased and renewable product purchases. They’d like to see Congress increase funding and make administrative improvements to the federal program to…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…same time inspiring a next generation of students and scientists who will help us meet tomorrow’s agricultural challenges.” The funding will be used to support research, Extension, and educational projects….
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds…