…who delves into the institute’s brief on transforming food systems to combat climate change. She addresses the need for investment, policy alignment, and collaboration across sectors to create a more…
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….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…Strawberry Breeding Program aims to meet growers’ needs by developing strawberries with improved yield, flavor, disease resistance, and adaptability to various growing conditions. The program not only licenses varieties but…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…7, 2025. For more details, visit the scholarship program website or email Scholarships@grapesfromcalifornia.com. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
2025 Food Price Forecast
DepositPhotos image USDA is forecasting lower food price inflation for 2025. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-27-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food. Tune in for these…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…offspring of rats that were given amounts of CBD have significantly decreased testicular sizes and function,” said Norman Birenbaum, Senior Public Health Advisor within the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American Farmland Trust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing on regenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
…of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…This Policy Retreat is about educating ourselves on those issues and setting the agenda so we have focused advocacy efforts next year.” The program included a joint session between the…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
…housed themselves in rough lean-to type structures or at most a one-room log cabin, and the main food supply at first came from hunting deer, turkeys, and other abundant small…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…forum co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, CEO of Organic Valley, Jeff Frank discussed the benefits of organic farming. “At Organic Valley, we we’re the nation’s largest…