…local and regional food systems. Through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), $21.5 million has been awarded for 117 projects, including both Infrastructure and Equipment Grants. This funding aims…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…at replicating a successful California program that reduces methane emissions from dairy farms by converting manure into compost. The program, which provides grants for equipment like augers and compost turners,…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…crops, valleys housing seedling nurseries and equipment were hit hard. Damages from the hurricane ranged between $40 million and $125 million, Whitehill noted, with a few growers bearing significant losses….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…importance of proper air pressure and equipment weighing. We also have this week’s Almond Update. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the significance of Healthy Soils Week in California, emphasizing…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…documents. Additionally, the EPA formally approved amendments to the “Valley Incentive Measure,” which credits farmers for replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. The updated SIP recognizes emissions reductions achieved through…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…supports farmers in replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. He also spoke about the challenges facing agriculture, including low commodity prices, difficult export markets, and increasingly strict regulations. Despite these…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
…damage was immense, with farmers and ranchers losing many head of cattle, stored feedstocks, fences, gates, hayfields, and crop fields. They also lost farmsteads, pastures, outbuildings, farmhouses, and equipment. “The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
…adopted that image with the eagle appearing on a globe. And if you look at Case equipment, you’ll see that eagle in that globe. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute….
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Allis-Chalmers
…in 1860, bought a bankrupt firm at a sheriff’s auction, the Reliance Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Under his leadership, began producing steam engines and other mill equipment. Thomas Chalmers was…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…pesticide exposure. The AEZ surrounds outdoor pesticide application equipment, prohibiting people from entering the area during spraying. This rule reinstates protections removed in 2020, requiring applicators to suspend pesticide applications…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…an example of the DOJ’s commitment to competition in agriculture. He also addressed the topic of farmers’ rights to repair their equipment, asserting, “You should have the right to fix…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…committed to using sustainable practices. Piotti points out that transitioning to regenerative methods can be costly for farmers, requiring training and equipment. These barriers may deter farmers from adopting regenerative…
Bayer CropScience Awards Incubator Opportunity to Genvor
…access to lab space and equipment at Bayer’s LifeHub California at AgStart. This opportunity allows GenVor to work closely with Bayer’s experts and mentors to further develop their cutting-edge crop…