…are looking into how potential climate impacts affect both pollinator health and nutrition. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…said. The collaboration between the various entities is seen as refreshing as the state continues to spar with local groundwater sustainability agencies and agriculture entities. The MOU did not detail…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…support the agricultural sector in adopting science-based practices for emission reduction and carbon sequestration. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
…nearing construction, led by the Sites Project Authority with contributions from various statewide stakeholders. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…a larger strategy to enhance supply chains, create economic opportunities, and support climate-smart innovations. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…and store rainwater in wet periods so we can use it during dry times.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott criticized the bill for potential cuts to SNAP and restrictions on climate-smart conservation funding. The Climate…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow released the below statement following a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Democrats and Democratic…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…expanding access to markets to more producers, and increasing the affordable food supply for more Americans while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. USDA recognizes that smaller…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry,…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…California Department of Food and Agriculture indicates that the first threshold is nearly met. The most recent California Agricultural Statistic Review notes that of the 24.2 million acres of land…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…express concerns that it could empower radical activist groups to exploit NEPA against ranchers and rural communities. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…