California’s agriculture industry faces an urgent challenge: the aging workforce. The average age of farmers in the state has risen to 59.2 years, signaling a growing need for young and…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…encouraged to apply and take advantage of these funding opportunities to shape the future of American agriculture. Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer along with Guest Host, Josh McGill discuss the current state of trade and…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…are invited to sign up now for complimentary registration to this two-day event filled with education, networking and innovation. Hosted by AgNet Media, the Expo is Florida’s premier event for…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag-Net News Hour hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” examine rapid economic shifts in the U.S., focusing…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…funding allocations, and policies that support sustainable agricultural practices. Individuals interested in being considered for a committee appointment should send a brief resume by June 1, 2025 to Emily.Schoenborn@cdfa.ca.gov. For…
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
…agricultural states in the country, with Kern County home to around 3,000 farmers. Over half of these residents rely on FSA funding and programs. If the Bakersfield office shuts down,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter,” discuss recent agricultural news, including weather patterns…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss a recent federal court ruling in…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…products, and provide funding for workforce training, education, and technical assistance. The bill addresses challenges faced by small processors, including compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans,…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…release, stating the USDA completed a review of program funding before resuming payments. The MASC program was launched in December 2024 with $2 billion in funding, and expanded to $2.65…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer, the Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed recent updates on water issues…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…to the brink of going under and created turbulence for producers trying to make ends meet. Unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal program cuts, and frozen Agriculture Department funding are now…
Application Process for USDA Ag Trade Promotion Programs Underway
Interested parties seeking funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain has more. Application Process for USDA Ag…