…water policy guidelines. “We’ve made solid progress building drought and flood resilience across the state in the last 18 months,” Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot said in a press…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show goes over the pressing issues for lawmakers after returning to Washington, Farm Bureau’s perspective…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…communities, as well as educators and students, and our nation’s farmers directly,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This partnership will strengthen climate research efforts and accelerate the development, adoption and…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…to support producers in their work to address the climate crisis and build more resilient operations. We are continuously working to improve our programs to ensure we’re giving farmers and…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…The document also features individual growers who have implemented recharge programs on their operations. Many early adopters noted concern for the availability and reliability of water moving forward. Growers featured…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…national program committees. Dan Glessing, president of Minnesota Farm Bureau (Midwest Region); Brent Johnson, president of Iowa Farm Bureau (Midwest Region); and Eric Mayberry, president of Tennessee Farm Bureau (Southern…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…16 inches. A month prior, snow levels were just 15 percent of average. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the first three months of the…
CFLCA Requesting Industry Input on DIR Processing Challenges
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is asking for feedback from industry members about their experiences with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). As CFLCA Executive Director Nigel…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…states. In Kansas, farmers weren’t shy about sharing their concerns around livestock markets. And in Puerto Rico, the power of farm bill programs to strengthen farmers was on full display.”…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…the bottom of why farmers and ranchers continue to receive low payments while families across America endure rising meat prices,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-10-22
…the ag industry, farmers encouraged to take advantage of Ag Extention DPF allowance and American Farm Bureau wants the White House to focus on trade this year. Tune in to…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…a move to Portugal mid-year, but I intend to maintain my relationship with the wine industry.” Tom Slater, of Slater Farms in Clarksburg and chair of the CAWG board of directors…