…the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Farmers have lost out on up to $4 billion in agricultural exports because of lack of access…
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
…to get students to work,” Costa said. “So, certificate programs that are designed to get students employment once they complete, typically, they are two-semester programs.” These programs include an Agriculture…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…Additional flows detailed in the MOU will be made available through a combination of voluntary fallowing of farmland, reduced diversions, and increased water purchases. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2023 this week, which includes significant investment in various programs and initiatives important to farmers and ranchers. The U.S….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…behind the FARMS program is that in a multiple-year opportunity, they get the chance to get out onto farms, ranches, wildlife areas, postsecondary institutions, ag businesses, and processing facilities. The…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs: CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet. Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC-901, Member Information for…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…She primarily 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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
…crops highlighted during a recent House Ag hearing, protecting California’s farmland with conservation easements and California Ag in the Classroom’s virtual Farm Day to reach more than 15,000 students. Tune…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…how Prop 12 hamstrings farmers’ efforts to provide a safe environment for their animals, while harming small family farms and raising pork prices across the country. One state’s misguided law…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
Avoiding the hot California sun in the Education Pavilion at the 2022 World Ag Expo, Cal Poly Pomona students promoted their university and programs to students visiting their booth. These…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…agriculture. She primarily 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…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…