…is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…California State Conservationist, highlighted the program’s significance, noting, “With the addition of the Inflation Reduction Act, we will be investing approximately 50 percent more federal funding to help producers address…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
American Agriculture History Minute: Tractor Supply Company Starts as a Mail-Order Company
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. This old tractor is a Rock Island of the Rock Island Plow Company of the 1920’s and 30’s, later to be…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those who lost their food assistance cards. The agency is also working with schools to ensure children continue to receive meals, even if schools…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…and Milton. He discusses key measures such as SNAP program flexibility, opportunities for hot meals, and meals for schoolchildren. For farmers, a variety of aid programs are available, and USDA…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
DepositPhotos image The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases for the 2024-25 fiscal year, impacting various water quality and water rights programs. These increases aim to…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Torres Small. “These investments provide beginning, underserved, and veteran farmers with the resources and mentoring needed to succeed.” USDA programs, such as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Becomes the Wheat State
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Misty Sunrise Over A Kansas Golden Wheat Field. DepositPhotos image That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for…
Organic Valley to Host Live Virtual Farm Tour for National Farmers Day
DepositPhotos image Organic Valley is celebrating National Farmers Day with a unique experience, bringing the sights and sounds of small organic family farms directly to viewers through a live virtual…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages and advancements in agtech. We explore the California Agricultural Leadership…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-10-24
…site-specific management and carbon sequestration. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Jenny Nicolaou, Associate Director at the Almond Board of California, discusses the annual process of recognizing distinguished members…