…phone, or by mail. Those who haven’t responded by November 29 may be contacted by NASS representatives for assistance. NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary R. Keough emphasized the importance of…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…with cleaner ones, and the WaterSmart projects in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, which support improved water infrastructure on farms. Additional programs offer support for wildlife habitat, wildfire mitigation,…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
Courtesy USDA/NRCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a landmark $1.5 billion investment in 92 conservation projects under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)….
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
DepositPhotos image Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project Investments
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary this week announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments. Here’s Rod Bain. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…farmers and ranchers by partnering with lenders. These loans, guaranteed up to $2.25 million, provide lenders with up to 95% protection against financial losses. This partnership allows lenders to originate…
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, hosts the annual contest to highlight entrepreneurship in agriculture. “This competition helps entrepreneurs grow their ideas into products that support farmers and ranchers…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has introduced two new tools to boost transparency and resilience in the agricultural transportation sector. Announced today, the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image Export Exchange 2024 was held in Fort Worth, Texas, and brought together nearly 500 attendees, including international…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…improving maximum residue limits (MRLs), and expanding export opportunities in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, U.S. specialty crop exports totaled $25.8 billion, benefiting producers…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…stated, noting that California produces over 20 percent of the nation’s milk products. The funding is part of a broader partnership between Fresno State and the California Dairy Innovation Center,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…sustainability, and biodiversity. Sabrina also interviews Mollie Van Lieu about the partnership between the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Kids Eat in Color. They discuss the collaboration’s progress…
$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…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
…dairy consumption through strategic partnerships and innovation. Roecker highlighted DMI’s partnership with Domino’s Pizza, which continues to be a major success. “Domino’s is hungry for more pizza sales, which means…