…30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion in assistance to agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts,…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…over the budget and if so, what’s your first take? Listen to the answer: Q: Have you noticed anything as far as USDA or agricultural spending? Listen to the answer:…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…three non-profit organizations working under cooperative agreements with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Led by the Flower Hill Institute, the organizations will provide technical assistance, outreach strategies, and develop a…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…the Education Pavilion to spread the message of agricultural education. Participants in this activity include Arianda Cass, a graduate student studying agricultural education, and Rachel Murphy, an undergraduate student studying…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…is a positive development for America’s farmers and ranchers. It allows for greater market-based growth in U.S. beef exports to Japan and reduces the probability of higher Japanese tariffs being…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…address climate change across private, working agricultural land. The Budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices on agricultural lands. The Budget…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…Reform Act to the full Senate. Ongoing supply chain issues and record-high shipping costs threaten to limit exports at a time when our trading partners are increasingly relying on America’s…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
…exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…helping farmers and ranchers take their conservation activities to the next level. Producers receive payments through CSP for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers American ag exports to Mexico in 2021 helped narrow the trade gap, the…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…the past 18 months. Specifically, NWSA has seen a decline of nearly 30 percent in agricultural exports over the last half of 2021. Agricultural groups have been steadily calling for…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…the freshest produce and vegetative products you can find, but they also create opportunities to buy locally, and support small farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. It’s important to keep food…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
…the educational pathways of the university’s agriculture education degrees. These degrees include a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education – Teacher Prep, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education – Agricultural…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…lose very much if any at all winegrapes to smoke exposure in 2021.” The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes that average prices also increased….