…can help growers in their operations to better improve their bottom line. We realize how important that is,” said Roots. The grower breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, December 8 at…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We are committed to building a different USDA. One that is steadfast in our actions, mindset and culture around equality and…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
…assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Get all of the latest agricultural…
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
USDA is giving another boost to rural broadband. “We’re building a better America by ensuring our investments reach everyone, including our rural and underserved communities,” said White House Senior Advisor…
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
…a background in technology and tends to approach farming issues through this lens. The decision for Stout to build its own hardware and software was based around Brent’s background with…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…on in looking at its impact but we’re pretty sure the amount of parasitism that we’ve found tells us that it is having an impact and maybe at least one…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…foster stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Kenya and Tanzania as both of these countries present a growing opportunity for U.S. agricultural exports,” Deputy Agriculture…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
…(WAPA), Roger Isom described the action as “reprehensible.” Despite opposition from several agricultural groups, SWRCB is going ahead with a series of fee increases to cover salary and benefit expenditure…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
The California Supreme Court has denied a petition to prevent four bumblebee species from being classified as fish under the California Endangered Species Act. During a call with ag media,…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In a recent announcement, the Department of the Interior committed $30 million towards the…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
…need for supply chain innovation. The DiMuto AgriFood trade solution was developed in response to these pressures to help growers, exporters, and importers trade with better visibility and easier tracking…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers citrus industry collaboration as farm bill talks continue, working to better understand potential…