DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-17-24
…their new program, the Almond Learning Hub. That’s coming up in this week’s Almond Update. We also hear about the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State’s Ag Tech Days…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…at Purdue University and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, shared his sales expertise at the recent California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) conference in Anaheim,…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…practices affect competition in the food sector, with a focus on the meat industry—especially beef. This report follows President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order No. 14036, which directed federal agencies to…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
An adult glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was detected in Stanislaus County, prompting a rapid response from local agricultural authorities. The discovery has led to an emergency program and biocontrol measures to…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
2024 GAP Report Warns of Slowdown in Global Agricultural Productivity
…the global effort to increase agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) growth, which is critical for meeting food demands by 2050. The report shows that between 2013 and 2022, global productivity…
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,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…assistance from government agencies. Filla expressed his anger, saying, “They retaliated against us because we put a news article out, and we had also called PETA. Our elected officials just…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those who lost their food assistance cards. The agency is also working with schools to ensure children continue to receive meals, even if schools…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…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
…and the 2501 Program, are providing education, technical assistance, and mentoring. These initiatives help new farmers develop the skills needed to sustain their operations and participate in USDA agricultural programs….