…initially as a Procurement Manager. Prior to his time at Woolf Enterprises, Hartwig served as the Vice President of Grower Relations for the Nisei Farmers League from 2008 to 2014….
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…and agriculture industry, including conventional and organic food production systems,” she said. “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative prioritizes projects that improve crop characteristics, manage threats from pests and diseases, improve…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…levels. CoBank’s Corey Geiger says, “Despite the significant growth in domestic butterfat production over the last decade, there is still tremendous upside potential, largely because the U.S. remains a milk-fat-deficit…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…agricultural lands. This historic investment, a result of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, signifies a crucial step towards supporting climate-smart agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships. Recognizing…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…focus is on continuing resolution appropriation measures,” he said. “Those of us on the committee are frustrated, as the American farmer is, our farm family is, and I personally want…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…happy. Farmers are having a good year.” The positive impact, however, extends beyond the farm gates. Johnson highlighted the broader benefits to communities and various supporting industries. “Our communities, our…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale, California. During a visit to the farm, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie noted the…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…citrus industry. The goal of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts and benefits of citrus production, covering everything from water and electricity usage to grove management practices and…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new organic livestock rule that helps farmers and consumers, the needs of…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…committee for one to three-year terms by the Secretary of Agriculture. The members represent a diverse set of expertise, including urban production, innovative production, higher education, non-profit, finance, business and…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…aluminum. Turkey is one of the latest markets for U.S. almonds, the vast majority being grown in California. The state is responsible for 80 percent of global almond production. The…