…of Ours program here. Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
…Food and Drug Administration will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. The Navel orange forecast from the California Department of Food and Agriculture is up 19 percent from last…
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
…Geoff Vanden Heuvel looked into the economics of how the federal order compares to the previous state system. Looking at 40 months of data, comparing state and federal “All-Milk” prices,…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
…to improve access to federal data and support further research and development in the sector. Other priorities in the order include the continued development of a global bioeconomy while also…
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…known as the Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act. It would allow states to issue a new Small Business Restricted Commercial Driver’s License without having to meet the federal…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. On-farm surveillance sampling of leafy…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…broad set of applicants and geographic scope, and the proposals include plans to match on average over 50% of the federal investment with nonfederal funds. USDA will work with the…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…“Census of Agriculture data are widely used by federal and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, extension educators, and many others to inform decisions about policy and farm programs and services…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts
…to look at organic practices. Wilson said that state and federal efforts are helping further develop alternative production resources, which often coincide with organic interests. “What we’re doing in the…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…will assist with obtaining a Federal Grant of Inspection or qualify for a state’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program. AMS is also encouraging grant recipients and other eligible operations to request…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-06-22
…plan from NRCS and a visit from Secretary Haaland proves necessary for continued federal cooperation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…programs to allow for better access by specialty crop producers. Along with that, continued support of research and innovation will be essential in achieving long-term sustainability. Federal investment into scientific…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
…of organic production is pushing the need for more grower resources and the federal milk order is worth about an extra $1/cwt for California producers. Tune in to the show…