DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed Luther Burbank is part of American agriculture history. Despite receiving…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…the program. One student, Alberto from Shandon, grew up working alongside his father in agriculture and faced doubts about his future. Through the scholarship, he pursued higher education and is…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
…go to the California Agriculture Commissioners and Sealers website. There you will find information on where your local county ag commissioner’s office is located and how to contact them. And…
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
…reduced funding. The website features video interviews with faculty, downloadable resources like flash cards and fact sheets, and research briefs on federal agency impacts. UC Davis Launches Website and Video…
American Agriculture History Minute: John Holmes’ Contributions to Agriculture
John Clough Holmes, January 1883 Public Domain/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: John Holmes’ Contributions to Agriculture John Holmes is part…
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…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss various topics, starting with a…
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…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association…
AgTechX Ed Summit Coming Up
The AgTechX Ed Summit is coming to the College of the Desert March 27. It will include three panel covering the following topics: industry issues and skill identification; education and…
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Accepting Grant Applications
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is accepting grant applications for the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, with a deadline…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…Program (EQIP). Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety. ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to consider…