…explained that the Environmental Protection Agency has a more streamlined process for review of biologicals that is faster and less expensive than a traditional pesticide. While that helps bring products…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
High school agriculture students come from a variety of backgrounds and become involved in agriculture for a variety of reasons. Maddi Martinez, the current San Joaquin Regional Treasurer, is an…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…have an impact on students for four years in high school,” Dr. Rodriguez said. “Most other teachers, especially in bigger schools, are going to see them for one year. For…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…my college students, and I did that with my high school students. Sometimes you’re a nurse, sometimes you’re a counselor, sometimes you’re a mom, even before I had kids.” Apart…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…need and deserve.” Children are eligible for this temporary nutrition benefit, known as Summer P-EBT, if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year, or if…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag advocates encouraging farmers to speak up during the DRP pesticide notification rule-making…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
A decline in school nutrition program spending. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is supporting alternative pest management projects with $1.78 million in investment. Five projects are being funded through DPR’s Alliance Grant Program. Nearly $8…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…functional for her operation, reducing pesticide use while increasing yield. “She’s seen a huge increase in net income between the decrease in pesticides and increased yield, which we attributed about…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…lower prescription drug prices. Republicans cite other economists at the Penn Wharton School of Business and Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation that argued the bill Schumer hopes to bring up…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DPR’s proposed pesticide notification systems and some issues with its public comment…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
…the goal of the DPR proposed pesticide notification system and the impacts of the SCOTUS decision on AB 5 on the farming industry. Tune in to the show for these…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
…they jump into it, it really depends on the year.” While the number of agriculture teachers fluctuates, the demand for agriculture mechanics teachers will never decline. Due to many schools…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…school consultant for 30,000 students, among others. The United Soybean Board contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. High Oleic Soy Oil for…