…a critical cornerstone of the American economy.” USDA will invest in combining state and federal authorities, expertise, and market insights to support complex competition cases in agriculture and related industries….
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…online at Almonds.com. Elszy talked about his goal of studying at the College of the Sequoias for a few years before transferring to Fresno State to major in plant science….
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
The call to keep AM radio in vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. >Photo by Philipp Katzenberger on Unsplash Senate Bill 1669 is the…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…stakeholders in the years to come.” Rodriguez noted that Turner will take over as the new Almond Board CEO in September and will work closely with the board, current President…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
The USDA wants the public’s opinion on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Direct Emissions From Beef Cattle Only 2% of Total U.S. Greenhouse…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…they are hoping to work with Congress and develop potential solutions in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have an unfortunate reality where our disaster programs are usually a year later…
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…dog. Besides the work she does there, she’s a great companion. She just likes to be with you. There’s a lot of roles that they fill for everybody. So, I…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…closest thing I’ve ever seen the modern slavery. Workers were forced into dangerous working conditions and didn’t receive the pay they were due often. [They were] living in abhorrent housing…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
How the USDA is helping poultry producers keep the bird flu from spreading. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has several informational resources to help poultry producers…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…groups, or just one region, or only concerned growers. It’s the whole industry coming together and recognizing this is a big enough issue that we’ve got to work specifically on…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…and DDRDP projects. It has secured approximately $75 million from the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program. Dairy Plus will fund advanced manure management practices to reduce greenhouse gas…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
…work hard to provide for their communities, their families, and their land, but they sometimes need help,” says an AFT news release. “The Brighter Future Fund can provide that help.”…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Prop 12 and the slippery slope for the industry, the work to protect…