…is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Fresno State hosts the program, in collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman University, Chico…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive outlook for California berries, the record enrollment in CRP, a conversation…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
Several California water projects are receiving additional federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding for California projects is part of a larger overall investment of $152 million in various…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…BioPreferred Program, which directs federal agencies to increase their biobased and renewable product purchases. They’d like to see Congress increase funding and make administrative improvements to the federal program to…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…same time inspiring a next generation of students and scientists who will help us meet tomorrow’s agricultural challenges.” The funding will be used to support research, Extension, and educational projects….
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…systems while investing in new farming practices to ensure California agriculture is leading and vibrant for the 21st century.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
…UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. “Similar to SWEEP, it’s a pretty involved application process.” CDFA partnered with UC ANR back in 2018 to offer Climate Smart Agriculture technical assistance…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…the next steps in a bit more detail and also identify needs for funding.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…From an early age, Elszy knew he wanted to be a part of agriculture after watching his grandfather work as a pest control advisor. “I remember from that age all…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…