…Journal Foundation details the many societal benefits gained through publicly funding research. Vice President of IHS Markit Agribusiness Consulting Group, Joe Somers said that private funding plays an important role,…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…were also bolstered by a recent agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Friant Water Authority Board of Directors has finalized a cost-share agreement detailing the plans for restoration. The…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The funding will enable CDFA to provide technical assistance to underserved agricultural workers and farmers. “Community Alliance with Family Farmers commends Governor Gavin Newsom and…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…tools to mitigate these issues include education, advocacy, and engagement. Known to many as ‘Almond Girl Jenny,’ Jenny Holtermann has been using these tools for a number of years working…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
…to adequately manage California’s water supply, despite such dry conditions. President Joe Biden’s proposed budget includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion….
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…provided more than 150 million food boxes to communities across the country. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke on the issue during a recent hearing with the House Agriculture Appropriations…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
…ag products. “We launched USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers to respond in a broader, fairer way to the pandemic’s impact across food and agriculture, and we are following through on…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Capitol Ag Day providing an opportunity to talk about…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…agricultural sector.” Listen to the full report below. Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget places an emphasis on rural infrastructure, nutrition, and climate change mitigation. The fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request includes a notable funding increase for the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the state to budget more funding than usual for…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…maintaining funding support for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The group is urging appropriators to maintain funding levels for various conservation programs and technical assistance provisions. “As the Subcommittees…