…about giving America’s food producers the tools and freedom to adapt. Whether you’re a farmer, policymaker, or consumer, this issue affects you. Food security, local economies, and environmental stewardship all…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…over 10 years and reduces spending by $1.2 trillion, particularly on Medicaid and nutrition programs. Key provisions include no taxes on tips and overtime, increased spending on conservation by $3.2…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…crops and conservation, working hand-in-hand with farmers. And instead, what they’re doing up there is they’re driving the farmers out. And, it’s leaving us in a situation where, one, it’s…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…prosperity for rural communities. Through various Land O’Lakes initiatives, she has promoted innovation in farming techniques, enhanced resource conservation efforts, and encouraged technological advancements that help farmers adapt to shifting…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers in the field Rob Bertholf, via Wikimedia Commons Beyond avocados, another key development in California agriculture is the Oceanside Pole Program, which has officially launched commercial production…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
…Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program to 10 projects dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation and improving animal welfare. Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA The…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
…those involved in the tree nut sector. As California farmers navigate ongoing environmental and economic challenges, innovative programs and industry events play a crucial role in shaping the future of…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…improving USDA customer service and signed a waiver allowing Nebraska to ban sugary drinks under the SNAP program. Rollins also addressed potential structural changes, including relocating USDA outside Washington, D.C.,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…weather, particularly tornadoes in Kentucky, and the bird flu outbreak in Brazil. They also cover the House Budget Committee’s passage of a budget reconciliation bill that increases farm program spending…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…farmers through improved customer service and targeted policy initiatives. During her visit, Rollins signed a waiver granting Nebraska the authority to prohibit sugary drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…years, raising approximately $5 million annually for the Pierce’s Disease Control Program. Ballots were mailed in April 2025 to all winegrape producers who paid the 2024 assessment. Growers operating multiple…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…fund a facility for sterile flies. The strategy involves sterilized males mating with females once. The conversation shifts to California almond growers’ new advantage in securing conservation funding through a…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…to boost local agricultural markets, support regional food enterprises, and enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The USDA’s Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) has set…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…increases the federal premium cost share from 65% to 80%. It also includes provisions for trade promotion programs and conservation funding. Additionally, CAL/OSHA issued its first citation under the new…