…food systems.” “We are excited to add Dr. Misra’s leadership and expertise to our team as we continue to transform our nation’s food and agricultural system,” said Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA…
AgNet Weekly: Congressman Austin Scott
Host Sabrina Halvorson was in Washington D.C. this week, where she spoke with several of the nation’s agricultural leaders and elected officials. She met with Congressman Austin Scott, a Republican…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). The funds will be awarded in 2023 and 2024 through two initiatives, the Organic Training for Agricultural Professionals Prize and the Organic Center-FFAR joint…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…grow the food that feeds the world.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…help facilitate business-to-business meetings between small and medium-sized agribusinesses and regional buyers looking to import American farm and food products. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
AgNet Weekly: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act
The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Executive Director of the Tulare County Farm Bureau, Tricia Stever Blattler detailed how thousands of dairy cows have been displaced by the March…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…so P4,” said Rieser. “The fact that it’s a unique FRAC group means it’s a great tool for resistance management. While simultaneously activating the plant’s natural defense systems, or the…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…the European Union, offering great business potential for U.S. agricultural exporters.” Taylor will be joined by California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, as well as six agribusinesses that…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…includes funds from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), will help build new and better markets and income streams, strengthen local and regional food systems…
March Storm Damage Continues to be Assessed in Monterey County
Monterey County officials are continuing efforts to assess March storm damage. At the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…and verifying the benefits associated with grazing management systems. Some of the common practices for conservation on grazing land include brush management, fencing, pasture and hay planting, among others. A…