…Food Hubs program…yet the Administration repeatedly chooses to cut the funding,” and that “over $100 million in budget cuts in family farmer-centered programs is disappointing to California’s family farmers as…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
Farm employers are reducing the hours of overtime worked by their employees due to hourly limitations established by AB 1066. Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy with the California Farm…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…California farmers, ranchers, business entities, California Native American tribes, and non-profit organizations. Each project may request funding up to $100,000. Complimentary technical assistance (TA) is available through a variety of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes Farm Action’s top 2024 priorities and new planet-smart feeds coming soon to California…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…crop production. Large-scale family farms are those with a Gross Cash Farm Income of more than $1 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re breaking through misconceptions in agriculture with Coachella Valley farmer Celeste Alonzo. Alongside her family, Celeste grows bell peppers and corn…
Newest Farm Bureau Location Shows Popularity of Urban Ag
…said many of the people in San Francisco haven’t experienced a traditional farm. “So, exposing them to agriculture, we think has value.” For a number of years, California’s farm bureau…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
…named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native…
Propane: Clean Energy Powering the Farm
…To learn more about clean energy on the farm, AgNet Media’s Will Jordan visited with Mike Newland, from the Propane Education and Research Council. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has voiced concern about the increasing H-2A wage and its impact on family farmers. Seventy-five U.S. House of Representatives members penned a letter to the…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…day to get the best food to you and your family. We’ll explore everything from agriculture misinformation, women changing the industry, fieldworkers’ stories, scientific developments and, of course, technological innovations….
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-11-24
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…