Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show why ag groups are supporting the Innovative FEED Act and federal investments to…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting the specialty crops industry, contributing to rural communities, and ensuring market access for American products. The grants target diverse areas, from trade and regulatory…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…how the budget will affect agriculture. A budget deficit of $37.9 billion is being reported by the Newsom Administration, which is a significant departure from a previous estimate of $68…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
The Biden administration issued a temporary pause on pending decisions on Liquefied Natural Gas exports – with the exception of unanticipated and immediate national security emergencies. During this period, they…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…result of extensive public outreach and aligns with the directives of the Newsom Administration’s Water Resilience Portfolio Action 26.3. Recommendations in the white paper emphasize four crucial strategies for addressing…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California raisins. Scheduled for February 13-14 at the Raisin Administrative…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…Administration’s commitment to creating new and improved markets for farmers and aiding those interested in transitioning to organic production. The funded projects, distributed in states like California, Colorado, and Vermont,…
Week in Review: Cuts in California’s Budget & Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement Delay
The proposed budget will reportedly close what the Newsom Administration conservatively projects as a $37.86 billion shortfall. There is once again talk of a possible government shutdown and one expert…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
Governor Gavin Newsom has presented the 2024-25 state budget proposal. The proposed budget will reportedly close what the Newsom Administration conservatively projects as a $37.86 billion shortfall. Last month, the…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…offers advice to the administration on existing U.S. trade agreements, negotiations for new agreements, and other trade policy matters. Additionally, the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees focus on specific agricultural…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…he said trade got negative marks for the year. However, there were some trade successes. “One thing the Biden administration did that was great and that we support, they announced…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…So that’s the good news.” However, he said it’s a mixed bag. “I think the bad news is we’ve not really seen sufficient support from Congress or the Biden administration…