…centered on opportunities available to growers. “There will be about an hour’s worth of information from people that can help growers with incentives, TSPs, equipment companies that help growers fill…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…this year. General Mills joined the effort by providing culinary support and training, and Hubert, a food service equipment manufacturer, offered blenders and other materials at a discounted rate. Chefs…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…available to producers located in 15 air districts. FARMER funding is meant to replace older agricultural vehicles and equipment with new cleaner, more environmentally friendly equipment. Farmers will need to…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
…dairy producers and processors in California, Oregon, and Washington. A total of $300,000 is being made available in the current grant cycle. “In this round for new or used equipment,…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…equipment owned by a person or entity. Duarte says specialty crop farmers are especially blocked when it comes to AGI limitations. “You can easily run into a broccoli or greens…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…facility improvements. Training opportunities, construction of new facilities or modernization of existing ones, and implementation of environmentally friendly equipment that aligns with USDA’s climate action goals are also eligible for…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. Emergency management groups have joined in supporting the bill as AM radio stations provide necessary information to the public during emergency situations. The…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…Board, Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Tuesday, June 21, 2023 – 10:00 AM ET 1300 Longworth Washington, D.C. Full Committee RE: “Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America” Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…be providing support including equipment and funding to help local agencies divert high river flows away from at-risk areas. Temporary pumps and siphons have already been deployed by the Fresno…