…bill. Kendall Singleton of NourishedRx highlighted the importance of personalized food solutions for vulnerable populations, particularly those with chronic health conditions. Her company partners with local organizations to create tailored…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…in advancing commitments made during the White House Hunger, Health, and Nutrition Summit two years ago. The conversation highlights industry efforts to improve children’s nutrition and address hunger through innovative…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…where they will provide environmental benefits such as improved air quality and human health. CAL FIRE’s State Urban Forester, Walter Passmore, highlighted the importance of the federal partnership in expanding…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…manual provides essential guidance, with topics like irrigation management, harvest timing, and the importance of testing soil and water. Co-editor Selina Wang of UC Davis emphasized that good fruit is…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
…and Extension Center in Parlier. The event will feature presentations on key issues affecting grape growers, including bio-fungicides, grape virus management, soil health, and water use. Notable speakers include George…
American Agriculture History Minute: What the First Europeans Saw When Landing in the New World
…near major rivers. Spring flooding helped renew soil fertility. Ashes from burning trees, burning shrubs and grasses served as additional fertilizer. It’s all part of American agriculture history. That’s today’s…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…can lead to reduced testicular size and function in male offspring. Though these findings primarily involve rodents, the implications for livestock raise questions about health impacts across different species. “What…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified regenerative agricultural practices as a means of sequestering atmospheric carbon. These practices improve soil health, which can capture and store carbon…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…we do see a meaningful benefit to not only the environment around the farm, but also with the soil health overall.” He also spoke on getting more local products into…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…advocate for agricultural practices that are advantageous for both farmers and the environment. Niederholzer is a native Californian, a UC Davis graduate in soil science, and since 2002, an Orchard…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
…aim to support innovative pest management practices that are safer for human health, environmentally friendly, and economically viable. The program emphasizes projects that help underserved communities, reduce the use of…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…Spiro Stafanou, says despite a forecast calling for lower farm incomes this year, the financial health of the farm sector is still strong. “It comes to the balance sheet for…