…of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, and Western Growers Assistant Vice President, Science, Sonia Salas share their memories of Hank and detail how his integrity and leadership impacted their professional…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…world and those that interact with the industry. She determined at a young age that helping others understand where their food comes from was the role she wanted to fill….
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
An extension in the WIC program for baby formula. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tung256 from Pixabay The USDA is extending a key funding flexibility…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…While consumers will feel some relief, the declines aren’t as sharp as they were in July, when food prices dropped the most since 2008. Food prices do remain higher than…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…further assistance through the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program. The program was launched in March of 2022 and helps connects industry members to a network of resources…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…up in Iowa.” The book is now available for purchase. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug Sabrina…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…program provides a risk management safety net for all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy, but on a smaller scale. The updates to both programs take effect…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
…Although spending on the Child and Adult Care Food Program was relatively stable across the three years, the program’s share of child nutrition program spending declined from about 16 percent…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program will enable continued efforts to improve pollinator habitat and forage within agriculture. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Josette…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…