…participating in LandFlex, these growers contribute significantly to the well-being of underserved communities and the long-term resilience of at-risk water systems while investing in new farming practices to ensure California…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…to locally grown food wherever they live, and farmers should have profitable markets regardless of zip code,” says Torres Small. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
In a letter sent to the Almond Board of California (ABC), the Punjabi American Growers Group (PAGG) highlights several industry concerns. The group points out almond growers’ struggles, which PAGG…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
…the implementation of non-digester manure management practices. The aim is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California. The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
…related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO,…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is calling for public input on the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. CDFA will be partnering with the U.S. Department of…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Julie Henderson explained that there are goals set for 2025 and others set for 2030. Similar to the development of the overall Roadmap,…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…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 WordPress…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
Several California Future Farmers of America (FFA) members that received scholarships from The Almond Board of California (ABC) this year were featured on a recent episode of the Almond Journey…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…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 WordPress…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…speaker who specializes in 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…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…in 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…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…includes CEO and senior executive roles at notable establishments such as Boudin Bakery, Starbucks Coffee Company, YUM! Brands, Papa Murphy’s International, and PepsiCo. COURTESY: Almond Board of California Board chair…