…and Milton. He discusses key measures such as SNAP program flexibility, opportunities for hot meals, and meals for schoolchildren. For farmers, a variety of aid programs are available, and USDA…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
DepositPhotos image The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases for the 2024-25 fiscal year, impacting various water quality and water rights programs. These increases aim to…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Torres Small. “These investments provide beginning, underserved, and veteran farmers with the resources and mentoring needed to succeed.” USDA programs, such as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Program and discussing the challenges and opportunities our future leaders are facing in the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture. Featuring: Abby-Taylor Silva, Executive VP of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation; Bryan…
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…
2025 Almond Leadership Program Applications Open
DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California has announced that applications for the 2025 Almond Leadership Program are now open. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, is designed…
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….
Food System Leaders Urge for Continued Nutrition Security Funding
DepositPhotos image At the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting, three experts called for increased support for nutrition security programs. The discussion focused on integrating…
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…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…procedures and increased flexibility in programs like crop insurance and conservation efforts. There is a focus on reducing paperwork requirements, enhancing loss documentation processes, and providing emergency provisions. Additionally, the…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…programs: the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and Food for Progress. The McGovern-Dole program will receive $248 million to provide vital school meals in nine countries….