…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), passed 10 years ago, while acknowledging ongoing challenges from climate extremes. Groundwater is crucial for nearly 85% of Californians, supporting households, agriculture, and ecosystems. However, the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…the issue. In addition, we talk with Samantha Buchalter, Vice President at the Russell Group, who discusses the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) and its 2020 launch aiming to…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Inc. in Georgia will help farmers with climate-smart agriculture and business planning. The 2501 Program will provide additional support to Native American farmers, veterans, and immigrant farmers across the country….
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Becomes the Wheat State
…the Kansas climate. The grasshopper plague 1874 didn’t help, and it was Mennonite settlers from Russia who were accustomed to growing wheat found success in the prairies of Kansas. By…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages and advancements in agtech. We explore the California Agricultural Leadership…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District in Maine, which launched a climate resilience education project. The grants have supported a range of efforts, from invasive species awareness…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Agriculture in Kansas
…process, not to mention Kansas climate, unlike anything the settlers had experienced in the East. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…dairy farmers enhance their operations through sustainable practices. Organizers aim to promote practical solutions for environmental and economic sustainability, supporting the state’s family dairies as they work toward climate neutrality,…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…a growing population while addressing climate change. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
Wide Disparity in Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
DepositPhotos image A wide range of climate conditions across the continental U.S. results in some large changes in USDA’s topsoil moisture condition report. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…Act. These grants will support 22 projects aimed at enhancing urban forests, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving climate change resilience. The projects focus on disadvantaged and low-income urban communities,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…who delves into the institute’s brief on transforming food systems to combat climate change. She addresses the need for investment, policy alignment, and collaboration across sectors to create a more…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…use climate-smart technologies, and increase productivity. Vilsack emphasized the importance of these programs in fighting hunger and poverty and tackling climate change. The USDA buys U.S.-grown food and partners with…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…in the spotlight as a component of addressing climate change, with recognition of its potential to provide solutions beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at a New York Climate Week…