…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
Sweet History of National Donut Day
…uniforms, helped soldiers write letters and provided emotional and spiritual care to American and allied soldiers fighting on the front lines of World War I. That began a tradition that…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, an American Farm Bureau Federation young farmer testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act, introduced by Representatives Marilyn Strickland, Alma Adams, Jimmy Panetta, and Senator Peter Welch, aims to support new farmers by directing the Farm…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…USDA Census of Agriculture suggests that American Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian agricultural production contributes $8 billion annually to the U.S. domestic food economy. “Community is an ever-present characteristic of…
Kings County Water District Exits Mid-Kings River GSA, Stirring Concerns
…that each individual plan does not negatively impact its neighbors. Ference explained that the components necessary for an effective Coordination Agreement are basically the same ones that prevented a single…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…with our number one foreign market. Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman and first Jewish person elected president of predominantly Catholic and patriarchal Mexico. But American Farm Bureau senior director…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
…image Accidents will happen, and taking the extra time to plan safety precautions can save lives. The agriculture industry is filled with risk, injury, and danger at about every turn….
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer projects across 12 states to strengthen competition and lower costs for American farmers. The funding is…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…signing a Herd Monitoring Plan agreement. USDA strongly encourages dairy producers to enroll in this new program. Beyond the benefits for their own operations, increased producer participation may help USDA…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of soil and how things grow. Loaded with scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers,…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project (SWP). This plan addresses the potential impacts of future droughts…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…retaliate with its own tariffs on American products, including agricultural goods. The study, titled “Revoking China’s Preferred Trade Status Would Be Costly for California Agriculture,” highlights the potential fallout for…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the long-term drought plan for the state water project is published and USDA…