…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…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…production during the transition period. NRCS encourages any agricultural producer or forest landowner to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. They can provide…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…in the press conference following the California Water Plan update and its effects on the agriculture industry, Newsom said that there is increased “vigilance of working with agriculture related to…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
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House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…to expire on September 30. Both committees appear eager to work towards developing a new farm bill before another extension is needed. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices,…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…can become a more effective tool for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ten Years of USDA Climate Hubs
…climate change. USDA’s Gary Crawford reports. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s This Land Of Ours program here. Ten Years of USDA Climate Hubs Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…Biden administration to release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel subsidy program in the coming weeks. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-22-24
…climate actions. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, and…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…Crop Caucus Formed 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 on legislative…