…of Food and Agriculture issued a statement saying that no human cases have been confirmed in the state. The infected herds are in California’s Central Valley region and began showing…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers was on a panel at a recent California Department of Food and Agriculture meeting highlighting some of the challenges for growers in the state….
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…Tool (FAAST). There is also a special program for historically underrepresented groups, like non-profits and tribal governments that haven’t received SCBGP funds before. This “Additional Assistance” program offers grants between…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the application window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is closing soon. Tune in for these…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
…Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the CRP is nearing its 27 million-acre limit, showing how popular these programs are. “It’s through all FSA’s conservation programs that we are…
Trade Caucus Update
…for trade policies that benefit all those along the food and agricultural supply chains. Co-Chair Nebraska Republican Representative Adrian Smith highlights work of the Caucus. “We have been promoting the…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…improve the environment. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reviews the evidence to support these claims that can only be included on meat and poultry labels once they’ve been approved…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…Index (FIP-SI) is set to launch as a pilot program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is offering the protection option for grapes insured under the…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
During a recent California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting, Steve Arnold, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), shared some of the successes and struggles of the California…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
The Delta Conservancy’s report on their 2023 Delta Drought Response Pilot Program reveals mixed results in testing drought-resistant field management practices in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The program involved 61…
Predicting Food Price Inflation for 2025
Predicting food price inflation for next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by stokkete/DepositPhotos image Shoppers are seeing low food price inflation this year, but what…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, challenges with getting more consumers to care about local food and food miles. Tune in for these…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…addressing priority issues through partner expertise and technical assistance. It also supports the National Grazing Lands Coalition, helping state coalitions in supporting underserved producers and tribal governments. Listen to the…