…recovering agricultural production in five provinces. The funds will be used to help curb agricultural losses and to lay the foundation for a solid autumn grain harvest, which would likely…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…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 Farm…
NASDA C. E. O. Ted McKinney Discusses Farm Bill
Ag groups are putting pressure on lawmakers to get the Farm Bill passed. About 500 agricultural groups sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees….
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…partnership and the funding are expected to bring significant economic, environmental, and transportation benefits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Massive Coalition of Ag Groups Call for Farm Bill Finalization
…before the end of the year to continue essential support for farm bill programs. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
…new architecture to better integrate and coordinate collective work of research, the extension, and education agencies to actually improve food and nutrition security and reduce the burden of diet related…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
…Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…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…