…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. The Sites Project Authority commended Governor Gavin…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
A chance for farmers to improve viability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Farmland Trust has opened applications for 2023’s Brighter Future Fund Program. It helps farmers…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…Consumer Price Index report for food at home shows an overall increase of 5.8% compared to a year ago. Farm Bureau’s informal marketbasket survey examines only those foods commonly associated…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…were made in response to the escalating competition for water. The guide, aimed at farmers, emphasizes the efficiency of drip and microsprinkler systems while emphasizing the need for careful management…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…be distributed to schools for their meal programs, and almost $1 billion for states to order commodities from USDA vendors for emergency food providers. Those emergency providers include food banks…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
Investing in underserved producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture Thursday announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers some good news with the Ag Order 4.0 appeal, the efforts to strength…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…It is the first project in the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) to complete the Proposition 1 requirements and appear before the Commission for a final award hearing. Photo by Pixabay on…
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…standards in other states. A recent Supreme Court decision has upheld Prop 12 which mandates that pork producers meet California standards in order to sell pork products in the state….
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
Localizing the love of lamb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The continuing trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the…