…billion from the Legislative Analyst’s Office in December. The proposed plan includes cuts to sustainable agriculture and climate initiatives, increased funding for fruit fly mitigation and to the Department of…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
…said the industry is watching D.C. “All of agriculture is watching the debate over government funding playing out on Capitol Hill at the moment. That first tranche of the Continuing…
Propane: Clean Energy Powering the Farm
…To learn more about clean energy on the farm, AgNet Media’s Will Jordan visited with Mike Newland, from the Propane Education and Research Council. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
…Association, also commended the bipartisan effort, stating that immediate action is crucial to prevent further farm losses in America. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…supports the Department of Industrial Relations and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in educating rural workers on workplace rights. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…$300,000 available to assist producers with efforts featuring micro-irrigation systems and on-farm recharge practices. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…in ag funding issues, there were some things that gave Kuehl hope. “Congress traditionally has worked in a bipartisan fashion on agriculture appropriations. This year, we saw the House of…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…said. Of particular importance, the FARMER program to replace ag equipment has already been facing funding declines. Isom noted they fought to get $75 million for the program last year….