…Wingate, lead agronomist at TriTech Ag Products and WRCCA Executive Board Member. Applications will be evaluated based on various criteria, including academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and a commitment to the…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…robust, adaptive strategies. This long-term process involves exploring various alternatives to ensure stability for water users throughout the basin. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…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 recently named…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…functional, it would be at an estimated 80 percent capacity based on 2023 flows and storms in early 2024. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…funding is proposed at a level of $6 billion. The request includes $29.2 billion in discretionary budget authority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a decline of approximately $900…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet 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…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…audience,” Castillo explained. Registration information for the pest management workshops is available at Almonds.com/events. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $26 million in funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to support local and regional food systems development. This funding aims…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…funding to continue the program. Although the DWR recognizes its efficacy in the movement towards water-conscious agricultural production, there is a need for advocacy in the legislature to recognize the…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…internet access, clean water, and support for rural families, agricultural producers, and small businesses. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
Funding the future of ag tech. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture and the Energy Department this week launched a new initiative to help…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…$1 million available for each of the two agreement opportunities that are offered: Cooperative Agreements (no funding match required) and Contribution Agreements (requiring a 1:1 funding match). Proposals should address…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
…Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Get all the biggest agricultural headlines of the week in your inbox by subscribing to the…