…His commitment to the agricultural community extends beyond his professional roles, with notable contributions as Board President of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and recent graduation from the California Agricultural…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…that have been announced and just a few examples include Michigan State University, which is using it to increase competitive competitiveness and sustainability of the US blueberry industry by developing…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…aligns with the Legislature and Administration’s budget agreement but was inaccurately reflected in the language of the 2023 Budget Act. Despite already committing funds to HSP Block Grants Pilot and…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…mentor throughout the year.” Class members will have several assignments aimed at building communication skills and a better understanding of the industry. Another component of the program is community service…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…and then in January [or] February be able to go ahead and complete work on the farm bill,” he said. “But, for now, it does look like an extension is…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-08-23
…ag pest that could cause problems for some growers in California, and an interview with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…for ways that we can make it work for producers and for the environment at the same time is a critical part of the approach here.” The farm visit was…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive….
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…better. “The principal item really is this borrowing authority, which does not increase the assessment. It does not increase the revenue of the organization at all during the year. It’s…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…resubmit their plans. “DWR is committed to supporting these local agencies as we work towards the common goal of protecting California’s groundwater infrastructure, which is critical to a resilient water…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
An easier way to legally get your Christmas tree from a national forest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For several years, the Forest Service has offered Christmas…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…local FSA county offices. This relief initiative is a crucial step in supporting farmers facing financial setbacks due to unforeseen natural disasters, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the agricultural community’s…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…as Speaker, Johnson said he intends to keep the House on a busy schedule in the coming weeks to finish the work that was paused during the search for the…