…nutrition research and community engagement. Applications for funding are open until October 3, 2024. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…a funding grant from the State of Florida to teach the highly-specialized agricultural use of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course. The course is designed to successfully link agriculture and aviation. …
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…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 of…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…flies in California citrus placed emphasis on improving sustainable methods of pest management, in which biologicals have potential. The CDFA is supporting research and educational endeavors by funding grants for…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…reduce labor costs, negotiate better trade deals, and increase funding for international market promotion. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
…by lightsource/DepositPhotos Those wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
…be effective in managing weeds, providing rice farmers with new opportunities for further herbicide diversification. The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
…in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
…GSAs with better data and support to integrate cover cropping into sustainable water practices. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
…$3.5 billion has been announced for over 530 projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in 2024 to support local projects aimed at protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural…