…a policy that will cover their specialty crop farms, their vegetable farms, maybe urban ag types of operations.” Bunger reminds growers that there are several options for crop insurance agents,…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…groundwater recharge goal, and the Ag Labor Working Group is making official policy recommendations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…A panel of experts discussed rebuilding export markets and overseas demand for U.S. agricultural goods at the Ag and Food Policy Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. Dan Halstrom,…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
…2023, surpassing its target of 275,000 acre-feet by the end of the water year. The achievement highlights the commitment and efficiency of District farmers, who participated in groundwater recharge programs…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is also supporting the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…years. “And then have a good farm bill that funds the commodity programs and then nutrition programs in a rational, reasonable way,” Duarte said. “Then we’ve got something. But that’s…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-18-24
…Irrigation District, and Tom Orvis, the governmental affairs director for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and board member with the Oakdale Irrigation District. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…vision for their future. Applicants will write about a valuable life experience they gained from caring for farm animals. You can submit scholarship applications from March 18 through April 17….
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
…Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12 March 16, 2024 – Representative John Duarte (R-CA)…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…that did not receive irrigation prior to planting Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Vice President of Matoian Brothers,…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…for growers, but also new job prospects and tax revenue for the local economy. Lewis said they have already been in contact with an economic development agency in Fresno County…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…but there are no farms in U.S. Federal waters right now,” Winters said. “The regulatory process is very complex. There are farmers who have been trying to establish operations in…
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
…farm shares, highlight the different paths that food takes from farms to consumers’ points of purchase, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Chart showing expenditures for food at home and…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…of $3.8 billion is proposed for research, education, and economics programs. It specifically provides $321 million for USDA’s core climate-related research and development activities. The goal is to support the…
