…Agriculture Committee to further support agricultural policy. The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities Congress and the Land-Grant College Act That same year, Congress passed federal land grants to…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…to technical, mechanical, and scientific advancements alongside agricultural studies, broadening the scope of the land-grant mission. Legacy of the Land-Grant System The land-grant university system remains one of the most…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…fruit eligible for processing, a “big breakthrough” that industry leaders have sought for years. Additionally, block grants for hurricane relief and over $100 million in state funding for citrus research…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Water: The Defining Issue for California Agriculture Water access continues to dominate conversations. Isom sits on the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, which seeks infrastructure funding for storage, conveyance, and…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…across the Golden State. Funding Shortfalls and Federal Tensions Collotti described a grim reality in post-fire recovery, accusing state leaders of leaving devastated communities without resources. According to her, federal…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…States were warned that failure to comply could jeopardize their federal funding for administering the program. California receives approximately $1.3 billion each year to help distribute about $12 billion in…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…a measure offering land grants to those who joined the Army. These land grants were intended to reward volunteers for their service and also to encourage westward expansion and agricultural…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…role this aid has played. “Weathering the storm has only been possible with the assistance of the milk loss payments,” she said. The funding has helped dairy communities and workers…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…harvester, which is designed to handle complex agricultural environments with precision. Earlier this year, Bonsai raised $15 million in Series A funding, underscoring investor confidence in their mission to scale…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades The grant is part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MARAD)—a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation, reducing highway congestion, and…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…moving fast. Backed by USDA support and emerging technology, the state is deploying Swormlure-5 as both a solution and a signal to Congress: additional infrastructure and funding are essential—before it’s…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Act (DERA) Targeted Airshed Grants, aimed at improving air quality in heavily impacted regions These programs are vital for agricultural producers who rely on funding support to transition to cleaner…