…exports of U.S. agricultural products. Peterson said even if lawmakers wanted to increase the funding for trade programs in the farm bill, finding that money would be difficult. “I think…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for California Fairgrounds, collaborative efforts to better understand the vectors of INSV…
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
The process of funding improvements to California’s water infrastructure is showing incremental advancement. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the administrative process can be a…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…for grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 and vine mealybug will also be expanded through one of the projects. DPR’s Research Grants Program provides funding support for the advancement of integrated pest…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…the Rural Partners Network access good-paying jobs, improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and quality health care. The funding will support 52 projects in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, North…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…13 percent less water used by the three states. Federal compensation will be made available in exchange for conserving 2.3 million acre-feet of water. Funding will come from the Inflation…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
…the proposals is maximizing federal funding support. Newsom noted that the lengthy process for getting a project moving forward puts California at a disadvantage. Federal money is “going to other…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
…also lower the long-term cost of crop insurance by making the Pandemic Cover Crop Program permanent, authorizing additional funding for technical assistance in accessing the Good Steward Cover Crop Program,…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
The Biden Administration this week announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. They say the funding will help…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…decrease by $29.7 million. Funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service would receive a funding cut of $53 million. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water funding in the May budget, the lowest-ever cotton acreage despite full water…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
…already proposed back in January. The bolstered flood response funding includes increased support for the California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program. The program would be expanded in scope…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers research of resistance issues with common chickweed, water funding in the May budget…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-15-23
…making strides in funding water infrastructure improvements and part one of a conversation on wage rates and overtime pay in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…