…used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs. They are funded by contributions to those programs from producers throughout the country that pay in,” he explained. “It really speaks to the…
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
…crucial toward building that consensus, and all components of our plan are critical to a successful update to this important program.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…program. Overall, LandFlex grants support grower contracts within GSAs to protect rural at-risk water systems and make advancements in groundwater sustainability. Lower Tule River Irrigation District GSA received the most…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made the announcement in Philadelphia. “The USDA announced 17 new Urban Service Centers and ten new urban county committees, as well as approximately $10.7 million in…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…Programs webpage. To learn more about FSA programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center. Producers can also prepare maps for acreage reporting as well as manage farm loans and view…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
…reports. I noticed a number of radio stations and TV channels are doing Christmas in July programming so I decided to try Thanksgiving in July taking a look at that…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…Agriculture in the administration of the program. The program aims to address disruptions in the food supply chain caused by external events like COVID-19 and shipping delays. The program focuses…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the climate smart cotton program taking applications, sustainable pest management implementation, workforce development,…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…attorneys general will receive assistance from the USDA in addressing anticompetitive practices in the food and agriculture sectors. “By placing necessary resources where they are needed most and helping states…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…Podcast. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program has helped raise more than $150,000 for the California FFA Foundation since 2016. Hanford FFA member and scholarship recipient Brennan Elszy said that type of…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
