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
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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…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…Arpaia noted. “We’re actively looking for something that can grow and be highly productive in the San Joaquin Valley.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…Henderson, Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. “We’re looking for existing funding and potentially new funding to fund research to develop alternatives as well as outreach and education.”…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…meet the growing market demand for organic products,” said Nick Rossi, Policy Specialist for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…action to help address the threat that broomrape represents in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…taxpayer dollar, for our federal employees, and agencies that have to administer these programs.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-13-23
…news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-12-23
…more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…