…according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
…30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…selected as the incoming president. Hartwig, an experienced professional with a background in both the private sector and agriculture associations, will succeed Ian LeMay, who has held the position since…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…and agriculture industry, including conventional and organic food production systems,” she said. “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative prioritizes projects that improve crop characteristics, manage threats from pests and diseases, improve…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-10-23
…in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…as clear as other commodities. Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the AMS is clarifying that meat products must be from animals that are born, raised, and slaughtered in…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…going to be accepted sometime in the fall. However, budget change has delated Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance grants that are integral for HSP solicitation. As a result, solicitation is…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on California joining other states in a lawsuit against Agri Stats. Tune…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…agricultural lands. This historic investment, a result of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, signifies a crucial step towards supporting climate-smart agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships. Recognizing…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
As the House is getting back to work after selecting a new speaker, there are growing calls for an extension for the farm bill. Ranking member of the House Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-08-23
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…