…breaking stereotypes, expanding opportunities, and embracing innovation. Building FFA From the Ground Up California FFA engages students as early as middle school through local chapters and outreach programs. State officers…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…pioneers could plan for their families’ nutrition and survival, especially during times when hunting or foraging wasn’t possible. Conclusion The story of America’s early pioneers is not just one of…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…system can lead to wasted energy and poor performance. “What’s ‘just right’ depends on your farm’s environment, calf flow, exposure levels, and nutrition program,” she says. “The key is working…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…to 10% Customs duty on kernels reduced from 20% to 10% In-shell customs duty lowered from 16% to 10% Elimination of additional customs duties (6% on kernels, 4% on in-shell)…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…in football at Central Valley Christian School, and how sports and farming go hand in hand in instilling strong values and work ethic. In the second half of the episode,…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…real-world data that will: Help evaluate future resource needs for soil and water protection Identify effective techniques used by producers to conserve the environment Improve both technical and financial assistance…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…Bird Flu Milk Losses Emergency Relief Through ELAP To help mitigate the losses, the USDA tapped into its Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). Traditionally reserved…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades The grant is part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MARAD)—a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation, reducing highway congestion, and…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…USDA preparing for a second round of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, Schiff is pressing for the inclusion of specialty crop growers and diversified farmers, many of whom form the…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…the rollout of an advanced solution: SWORMLURE-5 bait. The program, developed in coordination with the USDA and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to modernize a decades-old eradication strategy that once…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…facility for packaging materials. On a more hopeful note, former Westlands Water District director Kevin Assemi joined the program to share innovative ideas for solving California’s ongoing water woes. Assemi,…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…an average payment of $141 per acre under historical conditions. Expanded Program Options for Growers The policy updates also make key changes to crop insurance options, particularly improving the relationship…
