…vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients at farmers markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Marin, Butte, and Humboldt counties. CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…and the challenges of aging infrastructure were highlighted. The segment concluded with a discussion on the future direction of the Export Assistance Program. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
…program. She is also collaborating with the incoming Labor Secretary and Congress to address labor issues. The USA forecast predicts a 3.6% rise in labor costs, while other expenses may…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…Avocado Industry Serving on the Hass Avocado Board is an opportunity to drive industry progress, support market expansion, and contribute to key initiatives in nutrition, communications, sustainability, and business support…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…2022 Census of Agriculture, providing valuable insights into horticultural crop production, product value, growing space, and production expenses. This information helps shape industry policies and support programs. Participation is mandatory…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…in USDA’s conservation programs to improve their farm operation and protect natural resources. Many farmers have told us they are not being reimbursed. Even if the funds eventually come through,…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
DepositPhotos image A recent analysis by leading nutrition experts has reinforced the positive impact of almonds on cardiometabolic health. The study, conducted by the Almond Board of California, gathered 11…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
…She introduced the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP) to distribute $10 billion in aid, with applications opening by March 20. The USDA will use existing FSA acreage data to streamline…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
…the potential introduction of nutrition labels on wine bottles and their possible impact on consumers and the wine industry. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
…U.S. leadership in fresh produce. Brett Erickson, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at Little Bear Produce, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, highlighting the…
USDA Releasing Funding in Contracts for Environmental and Conservation Program
DepositPhotos image USDA is releasing $20 million in contracts for environmental and conservation programs, in line with White House directives, and will honor existing contracts to farmers. USDA Releasing Funding…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
…California Farmland Conservancy Program, which supports agricultural conservation and sustainable land management. If passed, SB 462 would allocate $20 million annually to fund conservation easements—agreements that compensate landowners for permanently…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…could have reduced taxpayer costs by alleviating pressure on federal farm support programs. “The year-round E15 measure was ‘budget neutral.’ It wouldn’t have cost a penny. In fact, over the…