Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
…brought in more than $1.4 million. The funds will support agricultural education and FFA programs at local, state, and national levels. Give FFA Day was created to help shape the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss the USDA’s approval of permanent…
Almond Board of California is Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…May 15 at the Dragonfly Golf Club in Madera, aims to raise funds for FFA students to further their education in agriculture. Almond Board of California is Supporting the Next…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
…farms, food security, and rural communities against extreme weather. CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
…Schools Program Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
DepositPhotos image Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/March 18, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S….
American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed
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
…Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025…
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…