The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act”, known as FIT21. It establishes federal requirements over digital asset markets and…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…and research programs help farmers protect the resources they’ve been entrusted with and enable American agriculture to remain on the forefront of innovation,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…strategies for large-scale conveyance. “Innovation is the cornerstone of this five-year plan,” the governor said. Karla Nemeth, Director of the DWR, followed Newsom’s remarks by placing an emphasis on climate…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Chase Heineman (HY-neh-man), director of industry affairs for AFBF, says Farm Bureau wants to ensure they have the resources to…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is also supporting the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to…
Almond Update: Promoting Almonds as A Versatile Food Ingredient
…discussions around innovation, these events provide an invaluable opportunity for ABC to demonstrate the versatility of almonds to industry professionals. “Our presence at events like Expo West is essential in…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
…Kings. “Once again, California has the top agricultural counties in the nation, which is a testament to the resilience and innovation of all those involved in food production,” said CDFA…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
…Center Innovation Pitch Event, hosted by Fresno State’s WET Center, will take place on Wednesday afternoon and will introduce potential customers and World Ag Expo® attendees to new and emerging…
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….
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…feel well when we come from a very low level of interest rates and how fast they have been increasing and the cost of much-needed capital to implement innovation, to…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…long, long time and there’s been a tremendous amount of innovation. What you see here, is more of that.” Listen to the interview below. Brian German Ag News Director /…