…over $20 million. “We are filled with gratitude and admiration for how our local communities have shown up to help so many young people across America access 4-H programming,” says…
Conservatives Push Back on Democratic Attacks on Farm Bill
House Ag Chair GT Thompson is pushing back against Democrats’ attacks on his farm bill proposal, set for committee markup this Thursday. Thompson argues his newly named Farm, Food, and…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some new tools for California rice growers this season and an update on…
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
…From NAFB Listen to Will Jordan’s This Land Of Ours program here. Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
…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…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024….
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…Democrats remain ready and willing to work with Republicans on a truly bipartisan farm bill to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong.” Listen to Will Jordan’s program…
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
…Land Of Ours program here. Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…help existing organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production and processing. Other efforts under OTI include AMS’ National Organic Program’s (NOP) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP builds…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-16-24
…a California grape survey. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
New regulations for plastics in the European Union (EU) and Canada will impact American ag exporters. Canada’s Federal Plastic Registry, effective in 2025, mandates reporting from plastic resin manufacturers, product…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
There is one week left to cast a vote in the Board of Directors election for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots were mailed out on April 29 and…