…the U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting we will run a food and agriculture trade deficit of $17 billion: This is a wake-up call,” the organizations point out in the…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
Multiple entities are combining efforts to help address the threat of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of Farm Bill Programs, the value of California foundation for Agriculture…
Tech Use on Farms
The facts on internet use on farms may surprise you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s 2023 Technology Use on Farms report found the areas that…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be funding 46 specialty crop projects through grant support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Projects are aimed at bolstering…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Senate Bill 505 now awaiting Newsom’s signature, the table olive forecast nearly doubling…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
How the agriculture department works to keep animals healthy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The NAHLN antimicrobial resistance pilot project is on track to be converted to…
Week in Review: Storm Impacts on Agriculture & Optimism for California Walnuts
…mill fee. The FARM Act would increase the U.S. agriculture industry’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which oversees the foreign investment and acquisition of American…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely…
Angola Trade Mission Application Window Extended to September 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline to apply for the Angola trade mission. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications through Friday, September 1….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in minimum wage in 2024, the effects of wildfire smoke on US…
More Senators Support AM in Every Vehicle Act
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…planning by reducing administrative burdens related to natural infrastructure components. The bill emphasizes public transparency, mandating the U.S. Department of Agriculture disclose project benefits and funding information. The legislation also…
USDA Publishes Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule
Ensuring the integrity of child nutrition programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition…