…press release. “Improving soil health in California must be a collaborative effort between CDFA, stakeholder groups, sister agencies and federal partners.” To be eligible for HSP funding, conservation practices must…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
Farmer holding a corncob in his corn field By robert_g/DepositPhotos image A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information about additional federal funding for California water infrastructure and how economic opportunities…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
…support, including $519 million from the federal government, a $2.2 billion EPA loan, and $875 million from state funds. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to bolstering the economy and increasing competition for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and small business owners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…to the Federal Order to increase USDA’s monitoring capabilities to mitigate the spread of H5N1. The Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program aims to create additional testing options for producers with…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…far-reaching impacts on California’s agricultural sector. The potential new tariffs come amid recent Biden administration increases on Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and metals, creating worry of another trade…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
…and two dairy employees. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that 20 percent of the U.S. milk supply shows signs of the virus, which could indicate a wider spread in…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…trade barriers hindering U.S. exports of specialty crops. Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding markets for U.S. producers, the initiative will support projects focused on overcoming trade obstacles…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, federal agencies have announced a joint regulatory plan for biotechnology, and a new…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…House Farm Bill The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the House Farm Bill, which includes a federal fix to California’s Prop. 12 issues that affect pork producers. “The 2024…
House Passes FIT21 Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act”, known as FIT21. It establishes federal requirements over digital asset markets and…