The USDA is giving more children access to school-day meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…co-organized through a partnership between the French non-profit association GOFAR, Western Growers, and the VINE/University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Beginning next year, all verified growers will be able…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the topics of an upcoming State Board of Food and Ag meeting, gas…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), with up to $65 million in grants, is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with other federal agencies….
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
A new university institute with a focus on the future of agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Developing and expanding digital agriculture capacities to enhance the lives…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
Egyptian citrus could be on the way to the U.S. market after a request was made to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A pest risk assessment has been drafted…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers state representatives working to get more access to fresh produce for Americans, export…
Deadlines Approaching for AIM for Climate Components
Some important deadlines are coming up for USDA climate programs. Rod Bain has more in today’s This Land of Ours Report. Shutterstock image What’s the latest news from the agriculture…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…/ 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…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…this year, this legislation provides an opportunity to revitalize the role of American agriculture in addressing global hunger.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers powdery mildew trials at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, support of the Right…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American Rescue Plan…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
…cost is even more. She joins host Sabrina Halvorson on this episode of the AgNet Weekly. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional payments for California rice producers. The additional financial support is being made possible through the FSA’s Rice Production Program. This program,…