…to help large and small-scale growers,” she said, adding that California’s agriculture sector is ready to embrace innovation. Ross also had a call to action for young people, encouraging them…
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
DepositPhotos image Four start-up companies have advanced to the final round of the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, competing for a top prize of $100,000. The American Farm Bureau…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Extension, is working to identify and address these challenges through the Climate Action and Land Equity (CALE) project. Funded by the Department of Conservation, CALE supports historically underrepresented farmers by…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
…findings could help shape new conservation efforts aimed at protecting bee diversity, which is vital for environmental stability and agricultural productivity. Kelsey Graham, a scientist with the ARS Pollinating Insect…
2024 GAP Report Warns of Slowdown in Global Agricultural Productivity
…Productivity (GAP) Report, titled Powering Productivity: Scaling High-Impact Bundles of Proven and Emerging Tools, highlights a growing challenge in feeding the planet’s increasing population. According to the report, while innovations…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…assistance for farmers, from crop insurance to the livestock indemnity program to emergency conservation assistance,” Secretary Vilsack explained, stressing the importance of making sure applications are processed swiftly. The USDA…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…Foundation for Fresh Produce to establish Sustainable Packaging Innovation Labs. These labs will address changing packaging and labeling requirements in export markets. Other projects will focus on aligning pesticide regulations,…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
DepositPhotos image The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has opened the application period for its 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program. This year, NACD has partnered with Scotts…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…stated, noting that California produces over 20 percent of the nation’s milk products. The funding is part of a broader partnership between Fresno State and the California Dairy Innovation Center,…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…in agriculture. Key recommendations from the group include increased public investment in sustainable farming, fair international trade practices, and advancing farmer-led innovation. The declaration calls for a balanced approach to…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s show starts with a discussion with Peter Berthelson, President of Conservation Blueprint, about the integration of pollinator habitats with…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…