…ensures continued 2018 Farm Bill provisions but also continues funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and allocates resources for other key departments through January 19, 2024. Brian German Ag…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information about services available from the California Agricultural Mediation Program and the expansion…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…generation in shaping the trajectory of American agriculture and rural prosperity. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the USDA aims to provide new producers with essential support and educational resources to ensure…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
Grape growers had a challenging season dealing with powdery mildew issues. BASF Technical Service Representative, Kevin Caffrey said it was one of the worst years in recent history. A major…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
A proposed forest service change could lead to more carbon storage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Forest Service proposed a change in regulations that would…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
…comes from starting with Morning Star which has the largest production scale in the world with resources solely dedicated to tomatoes. Genasci also goes to the source talking to a…
Week in Review: New Beetle Confirmed in Multiple Crops & Good Year for California Rice
…according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…Crops Resource Directory. Torres Small said it contains a comprehensive snapshot of USDA’s resources and services for specialty crops producers and businesses. In addition, over the next several months, USDA…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…mentor throughout the year.” Class members will have several assignments aimed at building communication skills and a better understanding of the industry. Another component of the program is community service…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…series of challenges. BASF Technical Service Representative, Dr. Kevin Caffrey said the surplus of moisture early in the year led to greener hills, bringing with them an unexpected surge in…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…the need for efficiency, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has undertaken significant RCPP improvements to streamline and simplify the program. Enhancements are aimed at easing the burden on…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…(RCPP) from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “U.S. dairy is already very efficient from a greenhouse gas standpoint, but there are lots of opportunities to do more,” Bonnie explained. “Looking…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…the risk of critical reservoir levels, the Colorado River Basin faces historically low levels, requiring ongoing conservation efforts for water delivery and long-term sustainability. Listen to the report below. Brian…