…as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. We are especially encouraged by her strong background in farm programs, extension, education, and research.” In her various roles within agriculture, Bronaugh has led efforts…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a food safety group seeking funding to improve food…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The $227 billion budget recently proposed by Governor…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…concern. The funding is to be spent on the purchase and distribution of agricultural products. USDA is also instructed to use that funding for the provision of grants and loans…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering priorities of the Senate Ag Committee with a new…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…of Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive substantial funding to continue providing assistance to the agricultural industry. “This budget that was released by the governor today is an important strategic…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…nearly one-third of all agricultural production in the U.S. and tens of millions of water users. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…to the radio report below. CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…for the QLA program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency earlier in the week. Funding for the assistance is made possible by…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…in a news release. The pest prevention projects for fiscal year 2021 will be carried out by states, federal agencies, universities, nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and Tribal organizations. Funding for 29…