High school agriculture students come from a variety of backgrounds and become involved in agriculture for a variety of reasons. Maddi Martinez, the current San Joaquin Regional Treasurer, is an…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in the development process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
In a recent report, California farm receipts are shown to have increased 3.6 percent in 2021. Production statistics from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) indicate the state’s…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
…She was recently 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…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…is placed further at risk.” The legislation would implement reforms to the H-2A program to make it more functional for farmers and ranchers. “That is why I introduced the Farm…
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
…the help of Bryan. “He is from a farming family in Georgia. And so, he knows firsthand how hard farming can be and the connections that we have being family…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…have an impact on students for four years in high school,” Dr. Rodriguez said. “Most other teachers, especially in bigger schools, are going to see them for one year. For…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of researching candidates and legislation as election season nears, farm bill…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…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 of California’s agriculture-rich…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…farm personnel for the harvesting of samples. FDA will also notify the farm as to the results of the testing that is conducted. While the California Department of Food and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers details on the Farm2Food Accelerator program for small farm businesses, the CA Crop…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…this project, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) climate-smart pilots will directly connect the on-farm greenhouse gas reductions with the low-carbon dairy market opportunity. DFA will use its cooperative business model…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…entities, such as Farm Credit, are often vital in the progression of agriculture education innovations. “Part of Farm Credit’s mission is to not only provide credit and services to farmers…