Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
DepositPhotos image The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has opened the application period for its 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program. This year, NACD has partnered with Scotts…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…collaboration between farmers and beekeepers, developing resources to control pests like the Varroa mite, and creating best practices around pesticide use and hive management. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
…part of USDA’s ongoing effort to make farm loan programs more accessible and supportive. USDA encourages farmers to reach out to their local Farm Service Agency for more information on…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
…Ash Kalra, was co-sponsored by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Environment California, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The goal is to improve transparency and give regulators more data…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s show starts with a discussion with Peter Berthelson, President of Conservation Blueprint, about the integration of pollinator habitats with…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service have announced nearly $31 million in grant funds through the 2024 Inflation Reduction…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
DepositPhotos image California olive growers now have access to the state’s first comprehensive guide on producing high-quality olive oil. Published by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR),…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
…the components of milk, such as lactoferrin, and their potential uses in new products. These efforts were showcased at Expo West, the nation’s largest natural products show. According to Roecker,…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…procedures and increased flexibility in programs like crop insurance and conservation efforts. There is a focus on reducing paperwork requirements, enhancing loss documentation processes, and providing emergency provisions. Additionally, the…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…the DOJ is enhancing its resources to focus on agricultural antitrust enforcement, particularly in the Midwest. New hires, including attorneys and investigators, will concentrate on significant issues affecting farmers. Kanter…