…Durango Boots, explained the inspiration behind the program: “There’s a National Day of the Cowboy, but there really wasn’t a day dedicated to the cowgirls or the women in the…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Looking For More Participation Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The goal of the NOW program is to develop an area -wide integrated pest management program that…
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
Shutterstock image UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. VINE Connect Program Open to Applications…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…local and regional food systems. Through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), $21.5 million has been awarded for 117 projects, including both Infrastructure and Equipment Grants. This funding aims…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
DepositPhotos image The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening its commitment to Tribal Nations and enhancing opportunities…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…including crop insurance, conservation programs, and rural development initiatives. Farm groups have expressed concern about the impact of the delay in passing a new farm bill. The NFU highlighted the…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…University and director of its Christmas Tree Genetics Program. With approximately 15,000 growers across the nation, Christmas trees are cultivated in every state, with key production areas in Michigan, Oregon,…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…bill, which is typically renewed every five years, funds critical programs including crop subsidies, disaster assistance, nutrition programs, and conservation initiatives. While a temporary extension was enacted to prevent a…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…monarch butterfly as an endangered species. They delve into the implications of such a designation for agriculture, including the challenges faced by farmers in balancing conservation efforts with their agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Service is proposing to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act, encouraging public input and voluntary conservation efforts. Mixed responses include…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…input will help refine policies and ensure they balance conservation goals with practical land use considerations. The proposal represents a milestone in conservation efforts for the monarch butterfly, whose population…