…Leadership Program (Class 49). Expressing his excitement about the new role, Hartwig stated, “I could not be more thrilled to join the great team at CFFA.” He acknowledged the Association’s…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…this clarification to the domestic origin requirement will ensure U.S. producers enjoy the full benefit of USDA purchase programs and recipients of nutrition assistance programs benefit from domestically produced meat…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
California’s flagship climate program, the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) is facing a significant funding setback after errors were found in the state’s budget by the Department of Finance. The California…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…said Bailey. Eligibility requirements for the program include being a California resident and employment for at least one year in an almond-related position. Bailey said the program is typically made…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced-fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, $250 million to the Conservation Stewardship Program, and another $250 million to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
…the 2024 convention with new ideas and information about agriculture to take back to their classrooms.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Educators to Receive Immersive…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…impact of over $5 billion in new funding made possible through the Investing in America agenda. Among these funds, $1.1 billion was specifically allocated to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…for the near-term operation of Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams until 2026. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is part of the ongoing, collaborative effort to update the operating guidelines. The…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Ours program here. Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway Tractor Supply Launches Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fundraising Drive Donations will fund scholarships for FFA students pursuing…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…Davis and CRB staff directly involved in the project. The survey, designed in two parts, offers participants a choice. The first part, a 10-15 minute summary of the entire orchard,…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…Honorary American FFA Degree.” Vilsack said today’s youth are the ones who will create tomorrow’s food systems. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Agriculture Secretary Speaks…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…program can be implemented successfully. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency oversees the program, landowners facilitate projects, and a third-party certifier helps assess and monitor the projects. Over 25 years,…
