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New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers
…and Agriculture Professionals” program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Program for Underserved, Minority Farmers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…of the Oceania Summit in Auckland in October 2022, which will bring together growers, government officials and agtech leaders from around the globe – including California – to address the…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is supporting alternative pest management projects with $1.78 million in investment. Five projects are being funded through DPR’s Alliance Grant Program. Nearly $8…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
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AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-25-22
…in almond fields. CA-CRaFT grower applications are now available and western hot weather and wildfire activity. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by…
Funding to Boost Biofuel Sales
…use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. USDA is making the funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program seeks to market higher blends of…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. Comments that are provided will be considered as part of California’s Farm…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…four main areas of focus for the Organic Transition Initiative. Up to $100 million will be allocated for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, to provide direct farmer training and…
Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
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Busy Week for USTR Officials
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One Month Until California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
…35 years. It has moved around California but will be held in Ventura in September. Registration for the event is open now. The California AITC Conference is held for the…
Looking For Genetic Option to Help Address Tomato Pest
Researchers and industry stakeholders are collaborating on developing answers to a problematic tomato pest. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said that branched broomrape poses a…