…Wildfire hearing, and the top Farm Bill issues being requested from US cotton growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…Forest Service and private forest lands; Active forest management, which supports forest health and restoration, rural communities, forest products, and recreation, as well as efforts to address the wildfire crisis, and;…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-13-22
…upcoming CULTIV8 leadership conference, and keeping wildfire smoke considerations in mind as we head into the fall season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…with the increasing need for forests to serve as carbon reservoirs. The project will deploy funding, planning, and implementation of reforestation and afforestation activities in lands deforested by wildfire in…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-25-22
…in almond fields. CA-CRaFT grower applications are now available and western hot weather and wildfire activity. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…species that we have and making sure we’re prepared for that. Research about emerging threats because of wildfire and smoke taint,” said Ross. “So, all in all, really great comments;…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…America remains a food secure nation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build critical infrastructure, to protect communities from wildfire and extreme heat and…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and landowners to protect grasslands and improve biodiversity while also continuing grazing and haying practices. Enrolled grasslands help to improve resiliency to drought and wildfire while sequestering carbon in vegetation…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…suffered losses from wildfire, drought, hurricanes, winter storms, and other natural disasters. Compensation provided in the six weeks since the ERP launched represents approximately 67 percent of the more than…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…expansion funding. He has also worked to improve wildland management practices and forest regrowth and to help wildfire survivors rebuild. Congressman LaMalfa strongly supports private property rights and has supported legislation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-30-22
…support for winegrape losses due to wildfire smoke, and a breakdown of California’s top-producing counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
…the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the ERP is a notable improvement from the assistance provided under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. All of the…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the ERP is a notable improvement from the assistance provided under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. Winegrape growers who have…
Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire Receive Payments
Payments to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire are being sent out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The assistance is being provided to ranchers with approved applications through…