…movement without negative side effects. “By being able to maintain that or at least lessen the reduction of that through the stress period really helps those plants to be more…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…an insect growth regulator (IGR), (S)-methoprene. Apply via broadcast at the rate of 1.5 pounds of product per acre Colony reduction begins in about a week and colony elimination may…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
…by lightsource/DepositPhotos Those wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production…
Additional Lawsuits Brought Against EPAs Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
…and renewable diesel, already available and viable for emission reduction. RFA and NFU argue that the EPA’s emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles unlawfully mandate electric vehicle production while…
Addressing Food Loss
…recently announced national strategy for federal agencies to address food loss and waste reduction as well as organic waste recycling. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. “Our goal is to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act’s additional funding to help mitigate climate change through our conservation programs while protecting and improving critical…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…for producers and achieve greenhouse gas reductions from the agriculture and forest sectors,” Vilsack said in a press release. “However, a variety of barriers have hindered agriculture’s participation in voluntary…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…Additionally, NRCS encourages all organic and transitioning producers to apply for assistance through its conservation programs that currently have boosted funding from the OTI as well as the Inflation Reduction…
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
…Regulation introduces waste reduction targets and requires that all packaging placed on the EU market is recyclable and carries recycling labeling. The packaging reduction targets are a five percent reduction…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…finalized rule’s reduction in dairy access. The groups argue that this decision contradicts established nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. NMPF and IDFA emphasize the importance of dairy…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…water used to grow each almond has decreased by 33 percent between 1990 and 2010. There has also been an additional 15 percent reduction in water usage between 2018 and…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
…the Department of Interior. The effort is part of the Investing in America agenda with funding support coming from the Inflation Reduction Act. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…kill the virus.” Cattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms including fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production averaging between 10-30 pounds per…