…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…farmers in upgrading their irrigation systems. The grant awards represent the second solicitation of the SGM Grant Program. The program distributed $150 million in funding to 20 agencies last year….
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
There is one week left to apply for the new Organic Transition Pilot Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Eligible organizations have until September 15 to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade funding in the farm bill, processing tomatoes foretasted at 23% more than…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
Agricultural producers interested in innovation grants will have until October 30 to submit an application. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $65 million in conservation grant opportunities….
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…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…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
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AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers how USDA funding will help farmers lower energy costs and the Farm Bureau Foodies. Tune…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…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 Valley. Twitter…
Western Citrus Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
The California and Arizona departments of agriculture have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for four citrus projects. Funding comes from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) 2023…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…to increase crop resistance to the virus. A total of $99,000 in grant funding has been awarded through FFAR’s Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) program. Matching funds are also…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…Threads, and 18 Reasons have all received grant funding to support educational efforts. Funding for the SCBGP grants is authorized through the 2018 Farm Bill. Fiscal Year 2023 funding is…
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…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…pest management. The mill assessment serves as the department’s primary source of funding. The study revealed DPR’s critical underfunding, imperiling essential programs safeguarding people and the environment. Additionally, it pointed…