Agricultural concerns were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…or FARMER Program, provides financial support to upgrade agricultural equipment. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said the FARMER program has been immensely successful. “It…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
The State Water Resources Control Board has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
…Mean for You? webinar will take place on October 27 at 10 a.m. This webinar will feature noted experts on the Agricultural Labor Relations Act from California Farm Bureau and…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…supported by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). “The Foreign Agricultural Service team looks forward to introducing U.S. exporters to the many business opportunities that exist in East and Central Africa,”…
New Zealand Plans to Tax Cow Methane
…Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans to price agricultural…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The relief provided has been made possible by the Inflation Reduction…
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed plans to help farmers with USDA loans who are struggling to make their payments. An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses, and sustaining wildlife and our environment,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Through the investments we are announcing today, we will…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum,…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno this week has brought together a wide array of those interested in seeing the sector continue to develop. The inaugural…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-20-22
…resistance issues with chickweed, and an irrigation technology forum series beginning next month. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…