California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to expedite recovery efforts in the central coast region following devastating floods in March. The floods, caused by record rainfall in the Pajaro…
September is Food Safety Education Month
There’s no better time to learn about food safety than during National Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This month, the U.S. Food and…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…“Our farmers and ranchers want to focus on producing America’s food supply, not on trying to become experts in procuring what was once routine insurance coverage,” Johansson noted. “We urge…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an expansion of crop insurance options with the introduction of the Grapevine insurance program. This program offers coverage for the loss of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers a new insurance program for grape growers and the findings from the Tech…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…eligible for financial assistance through a program called Section 22007, a USDA program created last year by the Inflation Reduction Act. Monica Rainge is one of the USDA coordinators on…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire
…U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire Sabrina Halvorson National…
Western Citrus Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
…Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Nationwide, USDA AMS has allocated $72.9 million in funding for the program. Read the entire story at CitrusIndustry.net. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…program promotion. This proves beneficial for first-time Micro Farm purchasers, granting agents extended time to assist in risk management decisions. Producers can now acquire additional Federal crop insurance alongside Micro…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…showed a very positive response from students, school food service staff and administrators. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands Sabrina Halvorson…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…the Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP). BDG Director of Sustainability, Dr. Dan Sonke said the central element of the program is the California Almond Stewardship Platform from the Almond Board…
Regional Obesity Comparisons Shift During Pandemic
…rate as of March 2021. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Regional Obesity Comparisons Shift During Pandemic Sabrina Halvorson…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…The groups suggest a more enthusiastic approach to free trade agreements (FTAs). “For decades, America sold more food and agricultural products to other countries than it imported. This year, however,…