…the Delta Watermaster is greatly appreciative of the Department of Water Resources for funding this study, and we thank all partners for their collaborative efforts with other State Agencies, Delta…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving nearly $4.1 million to help small-scale, underserved, and organic farmers learn about managing risks and using climate-smart practices. This funding, through the…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…the ongoing research that the Almond Board is funding there at the conference.” Thursday will also consist of multiple breakout sessions along with dedicated time for the trade show. Throughout…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…dollars,” he said. “If you look at the last six or seven years, how much of this funding was used for things that were kind of gray as to whether…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, healthy soils funding is available to California olive growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for additional funding to support water conservation and NRCS…
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional funding to help diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. An additional $300 million in funding is going to be made…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…to release beneficial organisms in crop tunnels, and $256,093 to address pesticide-resistant Botrytis and explore safer alternatives. Another project, with $353,491 in funding, will use agricultural waste like grape pomace…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-06-24
…farm economy and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is supporting sustainable pest management options with $2.6 million in grant funding. Tune in for this and more of the day’s…
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
…bill will increase commodity supports by $45 billion over ten years, cut SNAP funding by $29 billion, and greatly restrict USDA’s use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds for discretionary spending….
China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag
…says that’s threatening the productivity of a farming industry that’s already lacking in efficiency. The Chinese government issued 238 million yuan, equivalent to 32.8 million dollars, in emergency funding for…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…of money being available, and like the safety net programs, their value gets eroded by high inflation. The farm bill is also a chance to increase research funding and enhance…
NASDA C. E. O. Ted McKinney Discusses Farm Bill
…have funding. Well, we have funding up through and including September, I believe. But after that, they’re not allowed to plan,” he said. “Well, what kind of a business is…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…enhancing supply chain resilience. This funding follows an MOU signed last year, creating the California Port Data Partnership to improve data sharing among ports. The partnership and the funding are…