…than a million acres by the end of 2025. Wade Crowfoot, Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, highlighted the importance of tracking this work. “Thanks to historic investments, dozens…
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
DepositPhotos image As California enters a new water year, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its Fall Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions update. The update highlights improvements made under the Sustainable…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
…abruptly abandoned its contracts, leaving them without payments or resources to care for thousands of birds. Farmers are spending tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket each week to…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has introduced two new tools to boost transparency and resilience in the agricultural transportation sector. Announced today, the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Now, these farmers are left with absolutely zero resources,” he said. Financial Strain and Emotional Toll The scale of this abandonment is massive. Some farmers are incurring weekly costs of…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…USDA Mobilizes Resources to Aid Farmers After Devastating Storms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is focusing on assisting farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by the destruction of Hurricanes Helene and…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
DepositPhotos image The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases for the 2024-25 fiscal year, impacting various water quality and water rights programs. These increases aim to…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Torres Small. “These investments provide beginning, underserved, and veteran farmers with the resources and mentoring needed to succeed.” USDA programs, such as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…organizations. It identifies hidden fees and unjust or anticompetitive pricing strategies present in the beef market as a case study. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) conducted an investigative study, took…
International Development Through USDA Programs
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…