…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
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Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
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AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
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AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss key agricultural issues anticipated for 2025. The conversation explores rising input…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…available from the Inflation Reduction Act for climate-smart agriculture and forestry mitigation activities, in addition to the $2 billion available from the Farm Bill for all conservation activities. The agency obligated…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the environmental impact of biofuels…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
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Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent mysterious drone sightings…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…hardships in the agricultural sector. The American Farm Bureau Federation also emphasized the importance of maintaining support for agricultural producers during these challenging times. “This extension is critical to ensure…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
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USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…access to the genetic diversity necessary to meet these challenges and maintain sustainable agricultural practices. USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the implications of California lawmakers preparing…